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Preface
Version History
Chapter 1: What is Biomechanics?: Introduction
1.2 Physical Quantities and Units
1.3 Accuracy and Precision
1.4 Conversions
Glossary
Section Summary
Conceptual Questions
Problems & Exercises
Chapter 2: Describing Motion in One Dimension, 1-D Linear Kinematics: Introduction
Rob Pryce and Alix Blacklin
2.1 Displacement
2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2.3 Time, Velocity, and Speed
2.4 Acceleration
2.5 Motion Under Constant Acceleration
2.6 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
2.7 Falling Objects: Human Movement in the Vertical Direction
Chapter 3: Describing Movement in Two Dimensions, 2-D Linear Kinematics: Introduction
3.1 Kinematics in Two Dimensions
3.2 Adding and Subtracting Vectors: Graphical
3.3 Adding and Subtracting Vectors: Algebra
3.4 Projectile Motion
Chapter 5: Work, Power, and Energy: Introduction
Paul Peter Urone and Roger Hinrichs
5.1 Work: The Scientific Definition
5.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
5.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
5.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
5.5 Nonconservative Forces
5.6 Conservation of Energy
5.7 Power
5.8 Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
Chapter 4: Linear Kinetics, Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion: Introduction
4.1 Forces
4.2 Newton’s First Law
4.3 Newton’s Second Law
4.4 Newton’s Third Law
4.5 Problem-Solving Strategies
4.6 Mass and Weight
4.7 Normal, Tension and Other Forces
4.8 Friction
4.9 Drag Forces
4.10 Elasticity: Stress and Strain
4.11 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
William Moebs; Samuel J. Ling; and Jeff Sanny
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 6: Linear Momentum and Collisions: Introduction
6.1 Linear Momentum and Force
6.2 Impulse
6.3 Conservation of Momentum
6.4 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
6.5 Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
Chapter 7: Angular Kinematics: Introduction
7.1 Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
7.2 Angular Acceleration
7.3 Centripetal Acceleration
7.4 Centripetal Force
7.5 Relating Angular and Translational Quantities
7.6 Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
7.7 Kinematics of Rotational Motion
8.1 Static Equilibrium Revisited
8.2 Torque
8.3 Stability
8.4 Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
8.5 Simple Machines
8.6 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
Chapter 9: Experiential Learning In Biomechanics
9.1 Whole body motion analysis
9.2 Segmental motion analysis
Alix Blacklin and Rob Pryce
9.3 Measuring physical activity
9.4 Gait Assessment
9.5 Biomechanics of Resistance Training
9.6 Lifting Technique and Back Injury
Chapter 9: Experiential Learning in Biomechanics
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