Levers Quiz

What does the acronym DEEP stand for in the context of answering biomechanics questions?

• Definition, Equation, Explain, Performance link

• Definition, Example, Explain, Performance link

• Describe, Equation, Explain, Performance link

• Definition, Equation, Example, Performance link

Which of the following is NOT a part of the DEEP process for structuring biomechanics answers?

• Definition

• Equation

• Example

• Performance link

In the DEEP process, what does the 'P' stand for?

• Principal

• Performance link

• Process

• Practice

What is a lever?

• A. A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that can rotate around an axis to exert force on another object.

• B. A device used to measure weight.

• C. A tool used for cutting.

• D. A machine that generates electricity.

What is one of the main functions of a lever?

• A. To decrease the force applied.

• B. To increase or amplify the force applied.

• C. To measure the speed of movement.

• D. To generate electricity.

When does a lever increase the speed of movement?

• A. When the force arm is longer than the resistance arm.

• B. When the resistance arm is longer than the force arm.

• C. When the force arm is shorter than the resistance arm.

• D. When the resistance arm is shorter than the force arm.

What do the bones represent in the human body in terms of levers?

• The axis

• The force

• The resistance

• The rigid bars

What is the role of joints in the human body in terms of levers?

• They represent the rigid bars

• They are the axis

• They apply the force

• They are the resistance

What do muscles do in the human body in terms of levers?

• Represent the rigid bars

• Act as the axis

• Contract to apply the force

• Act as the resistance

Which of the following is NOT a common part of all levers?

• An axis (point of rotation)

• A resistance (load to be overcome)

• A force (effort)

• A pivot (fulcrum)