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What is the primary concern of mechanics in relation to forces and motion?
What is the primary concern of mechanics in relation to forces and motion?
What is the term for the study of forces that produce or change motion?
What is the term for the study of forces that produce or change motion?
What is the term for the description of motion in terms of time, displacement, velocity, and acceleration?
What is the term for the description of motion in terms of time, displacement, velocity, and acceleration?
What is the term for the study of the structure of biomechanics that involves no motion or constant motion?
What is the term for the study of the structure of biomechanics that involves no motion or constant motion?
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What is the term for the interdisciplinary science that is based on many of the fundamental disciplines found in the physical and life sciences?
What is the term for the interdisciplinary science that is based on many of the fundamental disciplines found in the physical and life sciences?
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What is the term for the excess of force in one direction or a turning force that causes an object to change speed or direction?
What is the term for the excess of force in one direction or a turning force that causes an object to change speed or direction?
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What is the equivalent of 1 kilometer in miles?
What is the equivalent of 1 kilometer in miles?
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What is the conversion factor to convert inches to centimeters?
What is the conversion factor to convert inches to centimeters?
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What is the equivalent of 1 quart in liters?
What is the equivalent of 1 quart in liters?
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What is the equivalent of 1 slug in kilograms?
What is the equivalent of 1 slug in kilograms?
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How are vectors represented graphically?
How are vectors represented graphically?
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What is the method to find the resultant vector force?
What is the method to find the resultant vector force?
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What is the primary goal of biomechanics in terms of performance?
What is the primary goal of biomechanics in terms of performance?
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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative analysis?
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative analysis?
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What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?
What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?
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What is the primary focus of mechanics?
What is the primary focus of mechanics?
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What is the purpose of biomechanical analysis in injury prevention and rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of biomechanical analysis in injury prevention and rehabilitation?
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What type of analysis would an observer use to describe a jump as 'good'?
What type of analysis would an observer use to describe a jump as 'good'?
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Study Notes
Course Outcomes
- Understand and differentiate between mechanics and biomechanics.
- Define key terms: kinematics, kinetics, statics, dynamics, and their relevance to biomechanics.
- Convert measurement units between the U.S. system and metric system.
- Describe scalar and vector quantities and categorize examples.
Definitions
- Mechanics: Scientific study of forces and motion that answers what is happening, why, and to what extent.
- Biomechanics: Interdisciplinary science integrating principles from physical and life sciences.
Types of Mechanics
- Statics: All forces are balanced; body remains in equilibrium, exhibiting no motion or constant motion.
- Dynamics: Presence of excess force leads to changes in speed or direction.
Kinetics and Kinematics
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Kinetics: Studies forces causing motion, divided into:
- Linear kinetics: Forces causing linear motion.
- Angular kinetics: Forces causing angular motion.
- Kinematics: Describes motion in terms of time, displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
Unit Conversions
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Length:
- 1 inch (in) = 2.54 cm
- 1 kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m)
- 1 mile (mi) = 1.609 km
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Area:
- 1 square foot (ft²) = 144 in²
- 1 in² = 6.45 cm²
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Volume:
- 1 quart (qt) = 0.946 liters
- 1 liter = 1.06 qt
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Mass:
- 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.21 lb
- 1 slug = 14.6 kg
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Force (weight):
- 1 Newton (N) = 0.225 lb
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Time:
- 1 second (s) = 1 second
Scalar vs. Vector Quantities
- Scalar: Describes magnitude only (e.g., distance, time).
- Vector: Describes both magnitude and direction, represented graphically by arrows.
Resultant Vectors
- Sum of multiple vectors to find net force.
- Methods for addition:
- Tip-to-tail method
- Parallelogram method
Primary Goals of Biomechanics
- Performance: Utilize biomechanical analysis to enhance movement and techniques.
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Improve techniques and design equipment to reduce injury risks.
Analytical Methods
- Quantitative Analysis: Uses numerical values (e.g., measurements in meters or seconds).
- Qualitative Analysis: Non-numerical descriptions (e.g., good, heavy).
Basic Principles in Mechanics
- Focuses on how bodies interact with forces and move through time and space.
- Employs SI units, which include three fundamental units:
- Mass: kilogram (kg)
- Distance: meter (m)
- Time: seconds (s)
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Description
This chapter covers the fundamental principles of biomechanics, including the definition and differentiation of mechanics and biomechanics, and the concepts of kinematics, kinetics, statics, and dynamics. It also explores the conversion of units of measurement between the U.S. system and the metric system.
