1. Biomechanics Part 2

2. 4.3.9 State the relationship between angular momentum, moment of inertia and angular velocity.
Angular velocity –the measure of how fast an object is rotating; the change of angular displacement divided by the time taken.
Torque (Moment) – turning force; will only work if force is applied so that it does not act through the axis.
Moment of inertia – how difficult a body or object is to rotate about an axis.
Angular momentum – the measure of the amount of rotation; an object that is spinning.

3. Newton’s 1st law expressed angularly:
4.3.9 State the relationship between angular momentum, moment of inertia and angular velocity.
Newton’s 1st law expressed angularly:
“A rotating body will continue to turn about its axis with constant angular momentum unless an external unbalanced torque (moment is applied to it.” p. 102
Law of Conservation of Momentum
When there is no external force (torque), no change in angular momentum can occur.

5. 4.3.10 Explain the concept of angular momentum in relation to sporting activities
Gymnast doing a somersault in the air
Angular momentum comprises of moment of inertia multiplied by angular velocity. Therefore during flight, if the moment of inertia is reduced, the angular velocity must increase to keep the angular momentum constant. This is why when a gymnast “tucks” during a somersault (by bringing her arms and legs towards the center of gravity and reducing the moment of inertia), she will rotate faster. Similarly, by the same principle, when a gymnast “opens out” prior to landing (increasing the moment of inertia), her rate of rotation will decrease.
Activity 1 Parallel Uneven Bars article
Activity 2 Diver example
Work individually, in pairs or groups
Page 101 of your textbook

6. Any object released into the air Activity 3 – Outside ball throwing
Explain the factors that affect projectile motion at take-off or release
Any object released into the air
Activity 3 – Outside ball throwing
Factors that affect projectile motion
Height of release
Speed of release
Spin
Angle of release
Gravity
Air resistance

7. The pressure exerted by a fluid is inversely related to its velocity
Outline the Bernoulli principle with respect to projectile motion in sporting activities.
The pressure exerted by a fluid is inversely related to its velocity
Paper activity – p. 101
An increase in velocity, the pressure decreases
The paper moves up, from the higher pressure below the paper towards the lower pressure above it.