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Biomechanics

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By: Daniel Harford
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Decks in this class (20)

Week 1
What is biomechanics,
Biomechanics is used in the analy...,
Describes motion
33  cards
Week 2
Angular motion,
Kinematics variables for an angle,
The equation for pi
23  cards
Week 3
Two types of movement analysis,
Qualitative,
Quantitative
25  cards
Week 4
Define force,
Properties of a force 4,
How do you calculate applied force
29  cards
Week 5
What is momentum,
Calculation of linear momentum p,
Which player has greater momentum...
19  cards
Week 6
Base of support bos,
Centre of mass com,
Centre of gravity cog or line of ...
29  cards
Week 7 - What is a projectile?
What is a projectile,
What 2 external forces act on a p...,
Define trajectory
6  cards
Week 7 - Height, angle and velocity of release
What will happen to the vertical ...,
Define projection angle,
What is the optimum release angle...
7  cards
Week 7 - Uniform motion
All projectiles move with a const...,
Equations for uniform motion,
What is the final velocity of a b...
6  cards
Week 8 - Fluid properties & floatation
What is a fluid,
Fluid properties,
Define density and its equation
12  cards
Week 8 - Laminar & Turbulent Flow
Relative velocity equation,
A cyclist traveling 15m s against...,
Boundary layer
7  cards
Week 8 - Lift Forces
Bernoulli s principle,
Define drag,
Lift force
3  cards
Week 8 - Types of Drag
3 types of drag,
Define wave drag,
What increases wave drag
13  cards
Week 8 - Angle of attack, spin & swing
Define angle of attack,
What creates lift amongst objects...,
What happens to an aircraft that ...
5  cards
Week 9 - Angular Kinetics Torque
Define torque,
Torque equation,
What type of force is this
25  cards
Week 10 - Levers / Segmental sequencing
Case study that may be in examsce...,
In which of these positions would...,
Which way will
24  cards
Week 11 - Defining Work
Mechanical work,
Mechanical power,
Mechanical energy
11  cards
Week 11 - Defining Power
Define mechanical power and the e...,
Why is power important,
Two types of power
9  cards
Week 11 - Defining Energy
Mechanical energy,
Kinetic energy equation,
What is the kinetic energy of a t...
10  cards
Week 11 - Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Conservation of mechanical energy...,
Equation for kinetic energy,
Equation for potential energy
7  cards

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