Gymnastics Trivia

What is the primary force that a gymnast must overcome when performing a handstand?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Electricity

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Which of the following energy transformations occurs when a gymnast performs a somersault?

• Kinetic to potential

• Potential to kinetic

• Chemical to thermal

• Thermal to chemical

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What is the role of the center of mass in a gymnast's balance?

• It helps maintain stability

• It increases speed

• It reduces friction

• It enhances flexibility

How does a gymnast increase rotational speed during a spin?

• By extending arms and legs

• By tucking arms and legs in

• By jumping higher

• By slowing down

Which scientific principle explains why a gymnast can swing higher on a bar by pumping their legs?

• Conservation of energy

• Newton's third law

• Archimedes' principle

• Bernoulli's principle

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What type of simple machine is a balance beam considered as?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Wheel and axle

Why is friction important for a gymnast on a balance beam?

• It prevents slipping

• It increases speed

• It reduces weight

• It enhances flexibility

Which part of a gymnast's body acts as a fulcrum during a flip?

• Hips

• Feet

• Hands

• Head

What is the effect of air resistance on a gymnast's performance during a vault?

• It slows down the gymnast

• It speeds up the gymnast

• It has no effect

• It increases energy

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How does a gymnast use angular momentum to perform a twist in mid-air?

• By changing body position

• By increasing weight

• By reducing speed

• By holding breath