mechanical advantage-center of gravity Flashcards

1
Q

ratio of the motive force to a given resistive force is called

A

mechanical advantage

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2
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if the fulcrum is directly in the middle of the lever, the ratio is __

A

1.0 (neither force has an advantage)

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3
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the point that represents the ave location of a system’s mass is called the center of ____, while the point at which the force of gravity seems to be concentrated is known as the center of ___

A

mass

gravity

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4
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___ ___ is concentrated at the center off mass, making it synonymous with the center of gravity

A

gravitational pull

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5
Q

the center of gravity is found at the intersection of the three

A

cardinal planes

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6
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while it differs depending on body postures, the human body’s anatomical center of gravity is found

A

4cm in front of the first sacral vertebrae (while standing in anatomic pos)

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