Motion, Movement And Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is linear motion ?
A
When a body moves in a straight or curved line, with all parts moving the same distance, direction and speed
2
Q
What is angular motion ?
A
When a body of part of the body moves in a circle or part of a circle about a particular joint. The point is called the axis of rotation
3
Q
What is general motion?
A
A combination of linear and angular motion
4
Q
What is force ?
A
A push or pull that alters or tend to alters the state of motion of a body
5
Q
Centre of mass ?
A
The point in which the body is balanced in all directions
6
Q
How is stability determined and how is it increased ?
A
Area of support (increase)
Centre of mass(lower)
Mass(increase)
Points of contact(increase)
7
Q
What does LAG stand for?
A
Linear motion
Angular motion
General motion
