Biomechanics of Movement Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What is NOT a role of biomechanics in injury prevention?

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Treating acute injuries

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Assessing injury risk factors

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Developing rehabilitation protocols

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Predicting the likelihood of future injuries

Question 2

What is the force that counteracts an object's motion?

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Resistance

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Effort

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Load

Question 3

What is the term for the force produced by a muscle?

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Tension

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Compression

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Shear

Question 4

Which type of friction occurs between two moving surfaces?

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Kinetic friction

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Static friction

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Rolling friction

Question 5

Which part of the body connects muscles to bones?

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Tendons

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Ligaments

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Cartilage

Question 6

How does the application of force on an object affect its acceleration?

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Increases acceleration in the direction of the force

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Decreases acceleration in the direction of the force

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Does not affect acceleration

Question 7

What is the formula for calculating the mechanical advantage of a lever?

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Mechanical Advantage = Output force / Input force

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Mechanical Advantage = Output distance / Input force

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Mechanical Advantage = Input force / Output distance

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Mechanical Advantage = Input distance / Output force

Question 8

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the trajectory of a projectile?

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Temperature

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Initial velocity

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Angle of projection

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Height from which it is launched

Question 9

Which law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction?

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Newton's Third Law

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Newton's First Law

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Newton's Second Law

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Einstein's Theory of Relativity

Question 10

Which technique is used to reduce air resistance in high-speed sports?

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Streamlining

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Propelling

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Coasting

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Accelerating

Question 11

What is the primary unit of measurement for force in the United Kingdom?

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Newton

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Kilogram-force

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Pound-force

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Dyne

Question 12

What is the name of the field that studies the principles behind human movement?

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Kinesiology

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Physics

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Anatomy

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Biochemistry

Question 13

Which type of joint allows for flexion and extension?

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

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Ball-and-socket joint

Question 14

How does inertia influence movement in the human body?

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It resists changes in motion

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It assists in changes in motion

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It determines the direction of motion

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It controls the speed of motion

Question 15

What is the equation that relates force, distance, and work?

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Work = Force × Distance

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Force = Distance × Work

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Distance = Work × Force

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a ballistic movement?

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Jumping

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Walking

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Swimming

Question 17

What is the primary function of the nervous system in relation to movement?

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To control and coordinate movement

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To provide energy for movement

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To protect the body from injury

Question 18

What is the main purpose of biomechanical analysis in physical education?

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To understand the mechanics of human movement

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To improve athletic performance

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To prevent injuries

Question 19

In biomechanics, which of the following is NOT a recognized type of lever?

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Fourth-class lever

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First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

Question 20

Which of the following forces opposes the motion of a body parallel to the surface?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Drag

Question 21

Which principle of motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force?

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Law of Inertia

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Law of Acceleration

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Law of Gravity

Question 22

During a tennis serve, which joint is responsible for extending the wrist?

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Radiocarpal joint

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Intercarpal joint

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

Question 23

Which biomechanical principle allows a gymnast on a balance beam to maintain equilibrium?

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Center of gravity

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Leverage

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Moment of inertia

Question 24

What is the term for the point around which an object rotates?

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Axis of rotation

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Fulcrum

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Line of action

Question 25

Which of the following muscle contractions involves the shortening of the muscle?

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Concentric contraction

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Eccentric contraction

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Isometric contraction

Question 26

What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group?

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Knee extension

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Knee flexion

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Hip flexion

Question 27

Which type of motion involves the rotation of a body around a fixed axis?

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Rotational motion

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Plane motion

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Oscillatory motion

Question 28

How does increasing the chord length of a wing affect its lift generation?

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It increases lift

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It decreases lift

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It has no effect on lift

Question 29

Which type of force acts perpendicular to the surface of an object?

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Normal force

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Tension

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Friction

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Compression

Question 30

What is the name of the point where the force is applied to a lever?

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Fulcrum

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Effort arm

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Resistance arm

Question 31

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

Question 32

In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is located between the:

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Effort and load

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Load and resistance

Question 33

The force applied to move an object is known as the:

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Effort

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Resistance

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Load

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Fulcrum

Question 34

Which of the following does NOT affect the moment of force around a fulcrum?

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Height of the object

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Magnitude of the force

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Distance of the force from the fulcrum

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Direction of the force

Question 35

Linear motion is characterized by:

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Movement in a straight line

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Movement in a circular path

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Movement with constant acceleration

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Movement with constant velocity

Question 36

Which of the following is a measure of the rate of change of velocity?

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Acceleration

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Displacement

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Speed

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Momentum

Question 37

The force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid is called:

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Drag

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Gravity

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Friction

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Inertia

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a type of lever class?

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Fourth class

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First class

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Second class

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Third class

Question 39

For a second-class lever, the axis of rotation is located:

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Between the effort and load

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At the end of the lever opposite the load

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At the end of the lever opposite the effort

Question 40

Which force slows down a moving object?

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Frictional force

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Gravitational force

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Normal force

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Buoyant force

Question 41

An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. This is known as the principle of:

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Inertia

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Momentum

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of physical fitness?

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Self-motivation

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Body composition

Question 43

Motion that involves a change in velocity is referred to as:

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Accelerated motion

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Linear motion

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Rotational motion

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Projectile motion

Question 44

Which sport involves primarily second-class lever movements, where the resistance is placed between the effort and the fulcrum?

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Rowing

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Swimming

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Cycling

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Tennis

Question 45

Which type of force is responsible for generating the upward lift on an airplane wing?

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Lift

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Gravity

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Friction

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Drag

Question 46

In a second-class lever, the load is located between the fulcrum and the effort.

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True

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False

Question 47

Which of the following forces acts perpendicular to the direction of motion, opposing it?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Normal force

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Air resistance

Question 48

The moment of inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to:

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Rotation

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Movement

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Acceleration

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Deformation

Question 49

Which of the following activities involves projectile motion, where an object is launched and follows a curved path due to gravity?

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Throwing a ball

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Running

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Kicking a football

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Swimming