Master Combined Linear and Angular Kinematics in Biomechanics for Sport

Question 1

How does the angular acceleration of an object impact its angular velocity?

Accepted Answer

Increases angular velocity.

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Decreases angular velocity.

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Has no effect on angular velocity.

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Reverses the direction of angular velocity.

Question 2

How does the moment of inertia influence the angular acceleration of an object?

Accepted Answer

Decreases angular acceleration.

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Increases angular acceleration.

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Has no effect on angular acceleration.

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Alters the direction of angular acceleration.

Question 3

A gymnast performing a handstand on a beam executes a cartwheel. What is the direction of her angular velocity during the rotation?

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to the beam

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Parallel to the beam

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At a 45° angle to the beam

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Opposite to the direction of the beam

Question 4

Define combined linear and angular kinematics in the context of sports biomechanics.

Accepted Answer

The study of the relationship between linear and angular motion of the body during sports activities

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The study of the motion of an object in three dimensions

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The study of the forces that act on an object in motion

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The study of the energy of an object in motion

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

rad/s

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m/s

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m/s^2

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rad/s^2

Question 6

Which formula correctly represents linear velocity in terms of angular velocity and radius?

Accepted Answer

v = rω

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v = ω/r

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v = r^2ω

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v = ω^2r

Question 7

Which of the following sports skills exemplifies combined linear and angular kinematics?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Cycling

Question 8

When a gymnast performs a backflip, their body undergoes combined linear and angular motion. Which of the following accurately describes these motions?

Accepted Answer

Linear displacement occurs along a straight path, while angular displacement occurs around an axis of rotation.

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Angular displacement occurs along a straight path, while linear displacement occurs around an axis of rotation.

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Both linear and angular displacement occur simultaneously, but they are independent of each other.

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Linear displacement is a prerequisite for angular displacement, but angular displacement is not a prerequisite for linear displacement.

Question 9

A shot putter releases the shot with a velocity of 12 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the shot's velocity?

Accepted Answer

6 m/s

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8.5 m/s

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12 m/s

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17 m/s

Question 10

A discus thrower spins the discus at a constant angular velocity of 5 rad/s. If the radius of the discus is 0.5 m, what is the linear velocity of a point on the rim of the discus?

Accepted Answer

2.5 m/s

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1 m/s

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5 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 11

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the moment of inertia of a rotating body in combined linear and angular motion?

Accepted Answer

Angular velocity of the body

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Mass of the body

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Distribution of mass around the axis of rotation

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Shape of the body

Question 12

Which of the following is the SI unit of angular displacement?

Accepted Answer

Radian

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Meter

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Degree

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Newton

Question 13

A soccer player kicks the ball with a force of 100 N. If the ball has a mass of 0.5 kg, what is the acceleration of the ball?

Accepted Answer

50 m/s²

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100 m/s²

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200 m/s²

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400 m/s²

Question 14

Which of the following is a conserved quantity in combined linear and angular motion?

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Momentum

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Energy

Question 15

A javelin thrower runs up to the throwing point with a constant linear velocity of 10 m/s and releases the javelin at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the horizontal, with an angular velocity of 6 rad/s. What is the javelin's total velocity at the moment of release?

Accepted Answer

17.32 m/s

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10 m/s

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6 m/s

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18 m/s

Question 16

A baseball pitcher throws a ball with a linear velocity of 20 m/s and an angular velocity of 5 rad/s. What is the ball's total acceleration at the moment of release?

Accepted Answer

22.36 m/s²

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30 m/s²

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15 m/s²

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25 m/s²

Question 17

A baseball pitcher throws a fastball. How does the speed of the pitcher's arm rotation affect the speed of the thrown ball?

Accepted Answer

The faster the arm rotates, the faster the ball travels.

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The arm's rotation speed has no impact on the ball's speed.

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The slower the arm rotates, the faster the ball travels.

Question 18

A tennis player hits a forehand shot. Which of these factors has the LEAST impact on the ball's speed after being hit?

Accepted Answer

The player's body mass

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The racquet head speed

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The angle of the racquet face

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The ball's coefficient of restitution

Question 19

A golfer swings a club to hit a golf ball. What is the primary reason for the golfer's body rotation during the swing?

Accepted Answer

To generate power for the club head

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To enhance the golfer's posture

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To reduce the club's resistance to rotation

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To improve the golfer's balance

Question 20

A swimmer performs a freestyle stroke. Which aspect of their movement is MOST responsible for propelling them forward?

Accepted Answer

The angle of the hand and arm as they move through the water

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The swimmer's body mass

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The swimmer's breathing technique

Question 21

A basketball player executes a layup. How does the speed of the player's arm rotation affect the ball's path?

Accepted Answer

A faster arm rotation can create a higher arc for the ball

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The arm's rotation speed has no effect on the ball's path

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A slower arm rotation leads to a higher arc for the ball

Question 22

A figure skater spins. What action can the skater take to increase their spinning speed?

Accepted Answer

Pull their arms and legs closer to their body

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Increase their body mass

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Reduce their spinning speed

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Extend their arms and legs outwards