DSHS Year 10 Formative

Which of the following is NOT a type of force commonly encountered in sports?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetic force

• Air resistance

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by:

• Velocity

• Force

• Momentum

• Inertia

In biomechanics, the study of forces acting on the body is essential to understanding:

• How muscles contract

• How joints articulate

• How movement occurs

• All of the above

Which of Newton's laws of motion is also known as the law of inertia?

• First law

• Second law

• Third law

• None of the above

When a gymnast performs a somersault, which of Newton's laws is best illustrated?

• First law

• Second law

• Third law

• None of the above

The force that opposes the relative motion of surfaces in contact is known as:

• Tension

• Compression

• Friction

• Shear force

When an Ultimate Disc player hits a disc in the air, the action and reaction forces involved are governed by which of Newton's laws?

• First law

• Second law

• Third law

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the magnitude of frictional force?

• Surface roughness

• Contact area

• Mass of the object

• Coefficient of friction

In terms of biomechanics, which of the following describes the tendency of the body to resist a change in its state of motion?

• Momentum

• Inertia

• Acceleration

• Velocity

When a player jumps to make a catch in ultimate disc, which of Newton's laws explains how their motion changes as they push off the ground?

• First law

• Second law

• Third law

• None of the above