Chapter 12 - Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Which law explains when a swimmer exerts a force against a pool wall, the wall exerts an equal force on the swimmer?

• Newton's Law of Reaction

• Newton's Law of Acceleration

• Newton's Law of Inertia

• Newtons Law of Gravitation

The coefficient of FRICTION serves as an index of ELASTICITY for colliding bodies.

• True

• False

Based on the figure, which ball-floor collision would have the coefficient of restitution closest to 1?

• Golf ball

• Racquet ball

• Basketball

• Baseball

What are the correct units of mechanical power?

• Ns

• Joules

• kg x m/s

• Watts

The force required to START moving a static object is LARGER than the force required to KEEP the object moving?

• True

• False