Gymnastics

What kind of sports is gymnastics?

• Indoor sports

• Outdoor sports

• Team sports

• Water sports

What is the primary force acting on a gymnast during a floor routine?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Nuclear force

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Which of the following energy transformations occurs when a gymnast performs a somersault?

• Kinetic to potential energy

• Potential to kinetic energy

• Chemical to thermal energy

• Thermal to chemical energy

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What is the role of friction in gymnastics?

• It helps gymnasts maintain grip on apparatus

• It slows down the gymnast's movements

• It increases the gymnast's speed

• It has no effect

How does a gymnast increase rotational speed during a spin?

• By extending their arms and legs

• By tucking their arms and legs in

• By jumping higher

• By moving slower

Which part of the body is primarily responsible for balance in gymnastics?

• Inner ear

• Heart

• Lungs

• Stomach

What scientific principle explains why gymnasts can perform flips and twists in the air?

• Conservation of angular momentum

• Newton's first law of motion

• Archimedes' principle

• Bernoulli's principle

Why do gymnasts use chalk on their hands?

• To reduce moisture and improve grip

• To increase friction and slow down

• To make their hands slippery

• To add weight for balance

What type of simple machine is a balance beam considered?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Wheel and axle

Which muscle group is most important for a gymnast performing a handstand?

• Shoulder muscles

• Leg muscles

• Abdominal muscles

• Neck muscles