WorksheetsBiomechanics II. - Mechanics
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following is NOT a property of force?
magnitude
moment
line of action
point of application
Choose the static problem from the following examples:
pole vaulter jumping
footballer kicks the ball
powerlifter holds the bar above their head
marathon runner running at constant speed
The weight of an object is ....
... the same on the Earth 🌍 as on the Moon 🌑
... proportional to the distance from the planet.
... different on the beach 🏖️ then on top of a mountain ⛰️
... equivalent to the inertia of the body.
If two forces acting on an object have the same magnitude and opposite direction, the object ...
... is NOT in equilibrium.
... CAN be in equilibrium.
... is IN equilibrium.
Mechanical stress ...
... makes your hair turn grey.
... is internal forces on a cross-section.
... is external forces on a surface.
... is the same as pressure.
What is the typical stress resultant in the femur?
Shear
Tension
Compression
Torsion
