Biomechanics

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1st Law of Motion
A body stays in a state unless acted upon by an external force
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2nd Law of Motion
When a force acts on an object the rate of change of momentum is proportional to the size of the force
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3rd Law of Motion
For every action applied to a body there is an equal and opposite reaction
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Net Force
The overall force that acts on a body when two or more forces have been considered
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Weight
Gravitational force that earth exerts on a body pulling it to the ground
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Reaction
Force acting whenever two bodies are in contact
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Friction
Force acts in opposition to the movement of one surface over another
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Air Resistance
Force acting on a body travelling through air opposite to the direction of travel
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Force
A push or pull that alters the state of motion of the body (mass x acceleration)
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Momentum
Quantity of motion possessed by a body (mass x velocity)
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Acceleration
The rate of change of velocity (change in velocity/time taken)
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Centre of Mass
The point at which a body is balanced in all directions
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Principles of Stability
Lower centre of mass, wider base of support, more points of contact, closer the line of gravity to the centre of base of support
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1st Class Lever
Fulcrum (joint) in the middle
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2nd Class Lever
Load (resistance) in the middle
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3rd Class Lever
Effort (muscle) in the middle
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Limb Kinematics
The study of movement in relation of time & space, joint movement & efficiency is analysed, weaknesses identified, e.g. football shot
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Force Plates
Measures ground reaction forces, assess size & direction of force, improves technique, e.g. swimmer
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Wind Tunnels
Large chamber with giant motor driven blades to stimulate air flow like real conditions, reduces air resistance, e.g. F1 drivers
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Card 2

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When a force acts on an object the rate of change of momentum is proportional to the size of the force

Back

2nd Law of Motion

Card 3

Front

For every action applied to a body there is an equal and opposite reaction

Back

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Card 4

Front

The overall force that acts on a body when two or more forces have been considered

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Gravitational force that earth exerts on a body pulling it to the ground

Back

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