Lecture 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Who does air resistance apply to?
A
Animals smaller than 10g
2
Q
Why do frogs have long legs?
A
The jump height is dependent on work, smaller legs=less distance and acceleration time
3
Q
What is the catapult effect
A
Storing elastic energy to use throughout jumping
4
Q
What is ballistics
A
the science behind firearms - angles are really important i jumping
5
Q
How can friction be increased to allow climbing to be easier?
A
Claws to penetrate the surface
6
Q
How does wet adhesion work?
A
Foot pads secrete mucus, the fluid film creates capillary forces which support the animal
7
Q
How does dry adhesion work?
A
The feet have tiny adhesion pads that work like velcro
8
Q
What is suspensory locomotion?
A
arboreal locomotion
9
Q
What is brachiation?
A
arm swinging locomotion
