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Circular and Rotational Motion Applied to the Human Body TEXT (BMP)
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Highlights: Help your students "process" with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on Circular & Rotational Motion in the Human Body
Abstract: BMP Circular and Rotational Motion Applied to the Human Body is the third chapter of a developing biomedically-relevant curriculum (BMP) for introductory physics geared toward pre-health students. This active-learning curricular TEXT builds on concepts introduced in the BMP Motion and Force Chapters, applying previous physics content and pedagogy to new concepts in centripetal force/circular motion, rotational displacement and rotational motion. Physics content integrates with biomedical relevance in human motion and medical technology and prepares students to move on to a study of torques/biomechanics in BMP Chapter 4.
Resource Types: In-class activity, Lecture materials, Video, Pre-class assignment, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Physics Topics: 

Classical Mechanics > Motion in Two Dimensions > Center of Mass, Central Forces, Position & Displacement

Classical Mechanics > Newton's First Law > Inertia in Motion

Classical Mechanics > Newton's Second Law > Force & Acceleration, Interacting Objects

Classical Mechanics > Newton's Third Law > Action/Reaction

Classical Mechanics > Statics of Rigid Bodies > Center of Gravity

Life Sciences Topics: 

Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Locomotion and Gait

Medical Applications > Diagnostic (non-imaging) Techniques > Pressure & Fluid Diagnostics

Math Topics: 
Algebra; Geometry

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Circular and Rotational Motion Applied to the Human Body TEXT (BMP)

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Copyright:   2024 Nancy Donaldson, Mayuri Gilhooly, Priya Jamkhedkar, Ralf Widenhorn

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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