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8 April, 01:03

A weightlifter is attempting a biceps curl with a 200 n barbell. the moment arm of the barbell about the elbow joint is 40 cm. the moment arm of the elbow flexor muscles is 4 cm. how much force must be produced by these muscles to hold the 200 n barbell in static equilibrium?

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  1. 8 April, 02:09
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    Weight of the barbell W = 200 Ndistance of the joint is r = 40 cm = 0.4 mtorque created by the weight at the joint is τ = F*r = 200 N*0.4 m = 80 N. mat equilibrium condition, Στ = force*distance - 80 N. m = 0 F'*0.4 - 80 N. m = 0 F'*0.4 = 80 force F' = 200 N
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