A person supports himself on the ball of one foot. The normal force N=724 N pushes up on the ball of the foot on one side of the ankle joint, while the Achilles tendon pulls up on the foot on the other side of the joint. Gastrocnemius- soleus muscles Tibia Fribia Achilles Achilles tendon- Calcaneus (heel bone) 12.8 cm 4.60 cm

A person supports himself on the ball of one foot. The normal force N=724 N pushes up on the ball of the foot on one side of the ankle joint, while the Achilles tendon pulls up on the foot on the other side of the joint. Gastrocnemius- soleus muscles Tibia Fribia Achilles Achilles tendon- Calcaneus (heel bone) 12.8 cm 4.60 cm

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

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Problem 12.6OQ: A 20.0-kg horizontal plank 4.00 in long rests on two supports, one at the left end and a second 1.00...

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