Consider the figure below of an individual performing a leg strengthening exerCise. FM Knee R, Fs Ankle F What is the moment of force about the knee due to the quadriceps muscle force? The muscle force, F, is 1500 N. The patella ligament (which transmits the quadriceps force to the tibia) inserts 5 cm distal to the knee joint axis on the tibia at an angle, OM of 0.52 rad relative the to the shank segment. The shank segment angle (es) is 0.80 rad relative to the right hand horizontal. (Respect the coordinate system as drawn)

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Consider the figure below of an individual performing a leg strengthening exereise.
Knee
R,
Fs
Ankle
Fw
The muscle force, Fg, is 1500 N. The patella ligament (which transmits the quadriceps force to the tibia) inserts 5 cm distal to the knee joint axis on the tibia at an angle, OM of 0.52 rad relative the to the shank segment. The shank segment angle (es) is 0.80 rad relative to
the right hand horizontal.
What is the moment of force about the knee due to the quadriceps muscle force?
drawn)
(Respect the coordinate system
O a. 373 Nm
Ob 373 N'm
OG 425 N'm
O 42.5 N'm
Transcribed Image Text:Question 37 Consider the figure below of an individual performing a leg strengthening exereise. Knee R, Fs Ankle Fw The muscle force, Fg, is 1500 N. The patella ligament (which transmits the quadriceps force to the tibia) inserts 5 cm distal to the knee joint axis on the tibia at an angle, OM of 0.52 rad relative the to the shank segment. The shank segment angle (es) is 0.80 rad relative to the right hand horizontal. What is the moment of force about the knee due to the quadriceps muscle force? drawn) (Respect the coordinate system O a. 373 Nm Ob 373 N'm OG 425 N'm O 42.5 N'm
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