Preliminary · Year 11 · Biomedical engineering
Engineering Mechanics
1 original lesson summary in this topic collection.
Topic overview
- Lever class depends on the middle element: fulcrum, load or effort.
- The forearm is a third class lever, needing large muscle forces for speed and range.
- MA = L/E, VR = dE/dL, η = MA/VR × 100%, always below 100% in real machines.
- Body lever forces drive implant and assistive device design.
Course references
- ENG-2011 Year 11 Biomedical engineering (focus module): engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y11.4.06-07)
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