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

Abstract: This is the culminating submodule of "Biomechanics - Motion and Forces" (see its Overview for how things fit together.) After exploring 1D motion with 2D forces, this submodule introduces 2D kinematics with 2D forces using Newton's Laws in the context of human movement and humans moving objects. There is a large conceptual focus, with students predicting and interpreting their own data. Modeling the human body as a point object and looking at sequences of simple motion segments are key differences from the standard mechanics approach.

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

Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.

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Nancy Beverly

Mercy College

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Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Friction

Classical Mechanics > Newton's First Law > Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Measuring Inertia

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

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

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Exercise Biomechanics, Locomotion and Gait

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