PE Biomechanics

Force is...

• A push or pull action applied upon an object measured in N

• Quantity of matter in a body measure in Kg

• Rate at which an object changes speed

The equation involving force, mass and acceleration is...

• Mass x Force = Acceleration

• Mass x Acceleration = Force

• Acceleration x Force = Mass

Which forces act upon a moving performer

• gravity

• air resistance

• muscular force

• ground reaction force

• force at release

Which forces act upon an object flying through the air?

• gravity

• air resistance

• muscular force

• ground reaction force

• force at release

Which lever is this this?

• 1st class

• 2nd class

• 3rd class

Which lever is this this?

• 1st class

• 2nd class

• 3rd class

Which lever is this this?

• 1st class

• 2nd class

• 3rd class

Which components are key features in a lever? (3 answers)

• Fulcrum

• Load

• Effort

• Force

• Reaction

Mass is...

• A push or pull action applied upon an object measured in N

• Quantity of matter in a body measure in Kg

• Rate at which an object changes speed

Acceleration is...

• A push or pull action applied upon an object measured in N

• Quantity of matter in a body measure in Kg

• Rate at which an object changes speed