Kinetic data collection Flashcards
1
Q
What does a force transducer do
A
Measure the force exerted by the human body on an external body
2
Q
What is electrical signal proportional to
A
Applied force
3
Q
Piezoelectric
A
Electrical charge
4
Q
Strain gauge
A
Electrical resistance
5
Q
What is a force plate
A
Used to measure forces between human and ground
6
Q
What data do force plates provide
A
GRF, centre of pressure
7
Q
Fz
A
Vertical force
8
Q
Fy
A
Anterior/posterior force
9
Q
Fx
A
Medial/lateral force
10
Q
What is centre of pressure
A
The effective point of application of a force distributed over a surface
11
Q
How do you calculate centre of pressure
A
Using moments
12
Q
Pressure equation
A
Pressure = force / area
