biomechanics

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Linear motion

occurs when all points of the body are moving in the same direction at the same speed and are traveling the same distance

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Angular motion

referred to as rotary motion or rotation; is the movement around a central imaginary line known as the axis of rotation

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General motion

occurs when translation and angular movements are combined

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Compressive force

Force that tends to shorten or (compression) squeeze something, decreasing its volume

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Tensile force

Force that finds to stretch or elongate (tension) something (stretching)

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Shear force

Force acting on a substance in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the substance