Kinesiology 2241A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Body Force, Imperial Units, Standard Anatomical Position

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Force (physics definition): a force is an action that causes mass to be accelerated. Gravity: pulls all objects toward the centre with a force that has a magnitude. Weight: the force that gravity pulls on the object with: measured in newtons (n) or pounds (lbs) in the imperial system, always gives you the same acceleration. Falling objects in gravity fields fall at same acceleration. ***mass and weight are not the same thing. Its point of application is at the centre of mass of the object and not at the edge of the objet like all other forces. The centre of mass doesn"t ha(cid:448)e to (cid:271)e (cid:449)ithin the o(cid:271)je(cid:272)t. Since we can move our bodies, we can move our centre of mass: must be kept in between our feet (base of support) to prevent falling. Anatomical position centre of mass: behind belly button, infront of spine.

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