Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 12, Problem 16P
(a)
To determine
The magnitude of the force required of the deltoid muscle to hold up the outstretched arm.
(b)
To determine
The magnitude of the force exerted by the shoulder joint on the upper arm and the angle at which it acts.
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(24) Assuming the lower arm has a mass of 2.8 kg and its CG is 12 cm from the elbow-
joint pivot, how much force must the extensor muscle in the upper arm exert on
the lower arm to hold a 7.5 kg shot put (Fig. 12-7)? 11)
2.5 cm
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M
A) 100 N
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Elbow
joint
B) 750 N
C) 1500 N
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(II) The Achilles tendon is attached to the rear of the foot
as shown in Fig. 9–73. When a person elevates himself just
barely off the floor on the “ball of one foot," estimate the
tension Fr in the Achilles tendon (pulling upward), and
the (downward) force Fg exerted by the lower leg bone on
the foot. Assume the person has a mass of 72 kg and D is
twice as long as d.
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FIGURE 9–73
Problem 36.
34. (II) (a) Calculate the magnitude of the force, FM, required of
the "deltoid" muscle to hold up the outstretched arm shown in
Fig. 9–72. The total mass of the arm is 3.3 kg. (b) Calculate
the magnitude of the force F; exerted by the shoulder joint on
the upper arm and the angle (to the horizontal) at which it acts.
EM 15°
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FIGURE 9-72 Problems 34 and 35.
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