Biomechanics - Newton's Laws Flashcards
1
Q
Name Newton’s 1st Law
A
Law of Inertia
2
Q
Name Newton’s 2nd Law
A
Law of acceleration
3
Q
Name Newton’s 3rd Law
A
Law of action-reaction
4
Q
Describe Newton’s 1st Law of motion
A
- A body will remain stationary until an external force Is applied
- A body will travel with a constant velocity until another force is applied
5
Q
Describe Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
A
The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force causing it and the change takes place in the direction in which forces the act
6
Q
Describe Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
A
To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
7
Q
In Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion, what does ground reaction force refer to?
A
The equal and opposite force exerted on a performer who applies a muscular force to the ground
