Biomechanics - Newton's Laws Flashcards

1
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Name Newton’s 1st Law

A

Law of Inertia

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2
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Name Newton’s 2nd Law

A

Law of acceleration

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3
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Name Newton’s 3rd Law

A

Law of action-reaction

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4
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Describe Newton’s 1st Law of motion

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  • A body will remain stationary until an external force Is applied
  • A body will travel with a constant velocity until another force is applied
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5
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Describe Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion

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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

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6
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Describe Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion

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To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

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In Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion, what does ground reaction force refer to?

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The equal and opposite force exerted on a performer who applies a muscular force to the ground

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