Human Movement Analysis: Master Kinematics and Kinetics

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of force?

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Mass

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Magnitude

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Direction

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Point of application

Question 2

A body is said to be in equilibrium when the sum of all forces acting on it is:

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Zero

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Non-zero

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Equal to its weight

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Proportional to its speed

Question 3

The rate of change of velocity is:

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Acceleration

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Displacement

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Momentum

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Impulse

Question 4

Which of the following is a closed kinetic chain exercise?

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Squat

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Bicep curl

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Leg press

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Bench press

Question 5

When an object is thrown vertically upwards, its velocity at the highest point of its trajectory is:

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Zero

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Maximum

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Minimum

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Equal to its initial velocity

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the range of motion of a joint?

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Body mass index

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Ligaments

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Muscles

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Joint shape

Question 7

The study of the interaction between the nervous and muscular systems is known as:

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Kinesiology

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Biomechanics

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Physiology

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Anatomy

Question 8

In kinematics, which quantity has both magnitude and direction?

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Acceleration

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Speed

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Displacement

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Mass

Question 9

The equation of motion that relates displacement, initial velocity, and acceleration is:

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s = ut + 1/2at^2

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v = u + at

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a = v/t

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F = ma

Question 10

Which force does NOT act on the human body during exercise?

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Magnetic Force

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Gravity

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Friction

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Buoyancy

Question 11

The principle that describes the conservation of total momentum in a closed system is known as:

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The Law of Conservation of Momentum

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Newton's First Law

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Newton's Second Law

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Newton's Third Law

Question 12

Which tool is commonly used to measure displacement in human movement analysis?

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Motion capture system

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Accelerometer

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Force plate

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Electromyography

Question 13

The study of the mechanical properties of materials, including their deformation and flow, is termed:

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Rheology

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Kinetics

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Biomechanics

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Physiology

Question 14

The capacity of a muscle to produce force rapidly is known as:

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Power

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Strength

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Endurance

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Agility

Question 15

Which of the following is a measure of displacement?

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Distance

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Speed

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Velocity

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Acceleration

Question 16

What is the SI unit of kinetic energy?

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Joule

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Meter

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Newton

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Kilogram

Question 17

When a force acts on an object in the same direction as its motion, what is the effect on the object's velocity?

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It accelerates

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It changes direction

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It remains constant

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It decelerates

Question 18

What is a major limitation of using kinematics and kinetics to analyze human movement?

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Does not provide insight into muscle activation patterns

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Can predict future performance

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Can provide precise data on joint angles

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Can be used to diagnose injuries

Question 19

What is the relationship between the angular acceleration of an object and the applied torque?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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No relationship

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Indirectly proportional

Question 20

A projectile launched vertically upward experiences a trajectory that:

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Initially follows a parabolic path and then falls back to the ground

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Initially follows a curved path upwards and then falls back to the ground

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Initially follows a circular path and then falls back to the ground

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Initially follows a straight line upwards and then falls back to the ground

Question 21

The force of gravity acting on an object is directly proportional to:

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The object's mass

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The object's velocity

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The object's acceleration due to gravity

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The object's density

Question 22

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

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Speed

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Acceleration

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Velocity

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Displacement

Question 23

The momentum of an object is:

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The product of its mass and velocity

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The product of its mass and acceleration

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The product of its force and acceleration

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The product of its force and velocity

Question 24

The force acting on a baseball as it is hit by a bat is an example of:

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Impact force

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Kinetic friction

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Air resistance

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Static friction

Question 25

The study of the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is known as:

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Newtonian mechanics

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Quantum mechanics

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Thermodynamics

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Biomechanics