11.1. Difference Between Kinematics and Dynamics

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define kinematics in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what is measured in movement.

2. 2.

   What is dynamics?

   Hint

   Remember what influences how things move.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of kinematics?

   • Forces and motions
   • Paths of motion
   • Mass and inertia

   Hint

   Think about what kinematics measures.

4. 4.

   Dynamics explains why motion occurs?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what dynamics entails.

5. 5.

   A robotic arm needs to move from point A to point B, which requires an acceleration of 3 m/s². If the arm weighs 10 kg, calculate the minimum force required for this motion.

   Hint

   Remember Newton's second law of motion.

6. 6.

   You are programming a drone that needs to maintain a smooth trajectory. Describe how both kinematics and dynamics will influence your programming decisions.

   Hint

   Consider both motion and forces acting together.