kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
What is are the 2 branches in biomechanics?
A
Kinetics and kinematics
2
Q
what is kinematics
A
The Description of Motion involving
linear motion as it relates to
-velocity
-displacement
-acceleration
angular motion in relation to
-orientation
-angular velocity
-angular acceleration
3
Q
Kinematics involves both scalars and vectors
A
scalar only has direction
vector has direction and magnitude
4
Q
What is kinetics?
A
Is the study of forces that are either linear or angular
linear
-force
angular forces
-moments
5
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6
Q
what are examples of forces?
A
Air resistance
normal force
7
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