Biomechanics pre and post test

What is biomechanics?

• The study of forces and their effects on living organisms
• The study of motion in machines
• The study of physical fitness
• The study of muscle growth

Which of the following is a type of motion in biomechanics?

• Static motion
• Linear motion
• Torque motion
• Explosive motion

What is the main force that acts on athletes in the air during a jump?

• Friction
• Gravity
• Air resistance
• Momentum

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Which biomechanical principle is associated with Newtons First Law of Motion?

• Law of Acceleration
• Law of Intertia
• Law of Reaction
• Law of Force

Which of the following affects an objects centre of gravity?

• Height and weight of the object
• Shape of the object
• Speed of the object
• Both a and b

What is the primary function of levers in biomechanics?

• To increase flexibility
• To reduce body weight
• To provide mechanical advantage
• To maintain balance

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Which of the following is NOT a type of lever in the human body?

• First-class lever
• Second-class lever
• Third-class lever
• Fourth-class lever

What does Newtons Third Law of Motion state?

• Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
• Force equal mass times acceleration
• Objects in motion stay in motion
• Energy cannot be created of destroyed

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Which of these factors does NOT affect projectile motion?

• Angle of release
• Speed of release
• Weight of the object
• Air pressure

In biomechanics, torque is best described as:

• A force that causes rotational motion
• A force that opposes motion
• The measure of inertia
• The energy stored in muscles