Gymnastics Trivia

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Science
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6th Grade
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary force that a gymnast must overcome when performing a handstand?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Electricity
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of simple machine is a balance beam considered as?
Lever
Pulley
Inclined plane
Wheel and axle
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is friction important for a gymnast on a balance beam?
It prevents slipping
It increases speed
It reduces weight
It enhances flexibility
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