Living Physics Portal: Biomechanics - 1D Motion with 2D Forces

Abstract: After exploring 1D vertical forces and motion in the previous submodule, the student moves on, in this submodule, to 2D forces, but motion is still 1D. Friction related to humans moving objects and moving themselves is introduced. The role of friction is expanded to 2D motion in the "2D Motion with 2D Forces" submodule, which follows. (Overview of "Biomechanics Motion and Forces" module shows how things fit together.) Human motion or human-caused motion is the focus. Students have to determine in which motion segments friction has to occur and in which direction. Force diagrams now include friction.

Resource Types: In-class activity, Lecture materials, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem, Lab, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading

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Nancy Beverly

Mercy College

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Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Friction

Classical Mechanics > Motion in One Dimension > Acceleration, Velocity

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

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities

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