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The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring

The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explores the physics of springs, focusing on calculating the spring constant of a horizontal spring system. It explains the forces involved, including gravity's effect on spring length, and compares this to the human spine's behavior under gravity. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the potential health implications of spinal compression and expansion, especially in space environments.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mass of the object attached to the cord in the problem?

0.1 kilograms

0.5 kilograms

0.045 kilograms

0.025 kilograms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law is used to solve for the spring constant in the problem?

Newton's Third Law

Newton's Second Law

Newton's First Law

Law of Universal Gravitation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the force of gravity not included in the free body diagram for the spring?

It is negligible.

It only causes the spring to curve slightly.

It acts in the same direction as the spring force.

It is balanced by another force.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of spring is designed to be expanded?

Expansion spring

Torsion spring

Compression spring

Leaf spring

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the length of a compression spring change when it is vertical?

It becomes longer.

It remains the same.

It becomes shorter.

It twists.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the human spine when standing compared to lying down?

It twists.

It becomes longer.

It remains the same length.

It becomes shorter.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much taller can astronauts grow in space?

Up to 4%

Up to 3%

Up to 2%

Up to 1%

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