Biomechanics Flashcards

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What is force and it’s measurement?

A

A push or pull that alters the state of motion

Newton’s (N)

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2
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What is the equation for force?

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Force= mass x acceleration

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3
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What is acceleration and it’s measurement?

A

A rate of change in velocity

m/s squared

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4
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What is the equation for acceleration?

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Acceleration= (final velocity-initial velocity) / time taken

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What is momentum and it’s measurement?

A

A quantity of motion possessed by a moving body

Kg/s

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6
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What is the equation for momentum?

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Momentum= mass x velocity

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7
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What is velocity and it’s measurement?

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A rate of change in displacement

m/s

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What is the equation for velocity?

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Velocity= displacement/time taken

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9
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What is inertia?

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The resistance of a body to change its state of motion, either stationary or whilst moving

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