Angular Motion in Sports: Interactive Quizzes and Practice Questions

Question 1

Which formula accurately relates angular acceleration (α) to tangential acceleration (a)?

Accepted Answer

α = a/r

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α = r/a

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α = a^2/r

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α = r^2/a

Question 2

A discus thrower's arm rotates about the shoulder joint. Which of the following does NOT influence the angular velocity of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Height of the thrower

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Strength of the muscles

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Length of the arm

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Mass of the discus

Question 3

Which of these equations relates angular displacement (θ), angular velocity (ω), and angular acceleration (α)?

Accepted Answer

θ = ωt + 1/2αt²

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ω = θt + 1/2αt²

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α = θt + 1/2ωt²

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ω² = θ² + 2αt²

Question 4

Which of the following statements about angular momentum is correct?

Accepted Answer

In a closed system, angular momentum is conserved.

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Angular momentum is the rate of change of angular displacement.

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Angular momentum is the amount of work done by an angular force.

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Angular momentum is always positive.

Question 5

A figure skater transitions from 2 rotations per second to 1 rotation per second. Assuming constant moment of inertia, calculate the change in their angular momentum.

Accepted Answer

Reduced by half

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Doubled

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Increased fourfold

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Unchanged

Question 6

Which unit is used to measure angular velocity in the International System of Units (SI)?

Accepted Answer

Radians per second

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Radians per minute

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Degrees per second

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Revolutions per minute

Question 7

Which SI unit is used to measure angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

Radian

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Degree

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Second

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Meter

Question 8

An object moves in a circular path with a constant angular velocity. Its angular acceleration is:

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Zero

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Constant

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Increasing

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Decreasing

Question 9

Which formula represents angular velocity?

Accepted Answer

ω = dθ/dt

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ω = v/t

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ω = r/t

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ω = a/t

Question 10

A diver performs a somersault with an angular acceleration of 5 rad/s². What is the diver's angular velocity after 2 seconds?

Accepted Answer

10 rad/s

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2 rad/s

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5 rad/s

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15 rad/s

Question 11

Which of the following sports typically involves the highest angular acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Gymnastics

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Cycling

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Running

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Swimming

Question 12

Which factor does NOT influence the moment of inertia of an object?

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Velocity

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Mass

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Distribution of mass

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Shape

Question 13

Which formula represents angular momentum?

Accepted Answer

L = Iω

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L = mv

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L = FΔt

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L = KE

Question 14

An athlete rotates through a full turn (360 degrees) in 0.5 seconds. Calculate their angular velocity.

Accepted Answer

6.28 rad/s

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1 rad/s

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2π rad/s

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12.56 rad/s

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a valid unit for angular acceleration?

Accepted Answer

m/s^2

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rad/s^2

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deg/s^2

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rpm/s

Question 16

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the angular acceleration of a spinning object?

Accepted Answer

Coefficient of friction

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Mass of the object

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Radius of rotation

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Torque applied

Question 17

Which of the following sports movements involves the application of constant angular velocity?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Running

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Tennis serves

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Jumpshot in basketball

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the moment of inertia of an object?

Accepted Answer

Angular velocity

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Mass of the object

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Distribution of mass

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Shape of the object

Question 19

An athlete performing a roundhouse kick rotates their leg about their hip joint through an angle of 270 degrees. What is the angular displacement of the leg in radians?

Accepted Answer

4.71 radians

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270 radians

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1.5 radians

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0.6 radians

Question 20

A discus thrower rotates with a constant angular velocity of 2 radians per second. What is the angular velocity of the discus?

Accepted Answer

2 radians per second

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4 radians per second

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1 radian per second

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The question cannot be answered because the radius of the discus is not provided.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the moment of inertia of a rotating object?

Accepted Answer

Density

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Mass

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Distance from the axis of rotation

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Shape

Question 22

Which of the following is the SI unit for angular acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Radian per second squared

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Radian per second

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Meter per second squared

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Degree per second squared

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of angular motion?

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Linear

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Uniform

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Periodic

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Harmonic

Question 24

A dancer is performing a pirouette with an angular acceleration of 2 radians per second squared. If the dancer starts from rest, what will be their angular velocity after 5 seconds?

Accepted Answer

10 radians per second

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2 radians per second

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5 radians per second

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15 radians per second

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of centripetal acceleration in sports?

Accepted Answer

A runner rounding a curve on a track

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A swimmer pushing off the pool wall

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A basketball player jumping for a rebound

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A cyclist pedaling up a hill

Question 26

A gymnast performing a cartwheel starts with their arms extended and then brings them close to their body. How does this affect their moment of inertia about the vertical axis of rotation?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains unchanged

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Cannot be determined from the provided information

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a valid unit of angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

Radian per second

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Radian

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Revolution

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Degree

Question 28

A javelin thrower releases the javelin with an angular velocity of 25 rad/s. Assuming no air resistance, what is the angular velocity of the javelin at the highest point of its trajectory?

Accepted Answer

25 rad/s

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50 rad/s

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0 rad/s

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12.5 rad/s

Question 29

A ballerina executes a pirouette with a moment of inertia of 0.05 kg·m². If they want to triple their angular velocity, by what factor should they decrease their radius of rotation?

Accepted Answer

9

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3

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27

Question 30

Which of the following techniques can be used to increase the angular acceleration of a rigid body?

Accepted Answer

Apply a larger net torque

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Decrease the angular velocity

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Reduce the radius of gyration

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Increase the mass of the body

Question 31

Within the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit of angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

radian

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degree

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second

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meter

Question 32

A gymnast executing a full rotation around a horizontal bar undergoes how much angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

2π radians

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360 degrees

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π radians

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180 degrees

Question 33

Which formula accurately defines angular velocity?

Accepted Answer

ω = Δθ / Δt

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ω = θ / t

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ω = 2πf

Question 34

Angular acceleration is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Rate of change in angular velocity

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Rate of change in linear velocity

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Rate of change in linear acceleration

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Rate of change in angular displacement

Question 35

In which sport is a thorough understanding of angular motion essential for achieving optimal performance?

Accepted Answer

Gymnastics

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Swimming

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Running

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Football

Question 36

Which SI unit is used to measure angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

Radian

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Revolution

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Degree

Question 37

An athlete rotates 360 degrees around a vertical axis in 2 seconds. What is their angular velocity in radians per second?

Accepted Answer

2π rad/s

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4π rad/s

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π rad/s

Question 38

Which of the following is a factor that does NOT affect an object's angular acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Object's mass

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Moment of inertia of the object

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Net torque applied to the object

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Radius of rotation

Question 39

A gymnast performs a handstand on a balance beam. What is the axis of rotation of this movement?

Accepted Answer

Vertical axis through the gymnast's center of mass

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Horizontal axis through the gymnast's shoulders

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Horizontal axis through the gymnast's feet

Question 40

Which of these equations is true for an object undergoing uniform circular motion?

Accepted Answer

v = ωr

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r = vω

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r = ω/v

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v = ω/r

Question 41

A discus thrower begins their throw with an initial angular velocity of 10 rad/s. If their angular acceleration is increased to 3 rad/s^2, what will be their angular velocity after 4 seconds?

Accepted Answer

22 rad/s

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18 rad/s

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30 rad/s

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10 rad/s

Question 42

A diver enters the water with a high angular momentum. Which of the following techniques can be used to minimize the risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

Tucking the body into a compact position

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Performing a belly flop

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Extending the limbs outward

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Increasing the height of the dive