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Biomechanics Review Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Defined as "the study of the underlying causes of motion".

a)

kinematics

b)

kinetics

2.

What term is this the definition of:


The/An effect of one body on another

a)

motion

b)

acceleration

c)

force

3.

Which of Newton's Law is described like this?


The change in motion is proportional to the force applied and will be in the direction the force is applied.

a)

Law 1

b)

Law 2

c)

Law 3

4.

Opening a door by pushing at the farthest point from the hinge is a practical example of what?

a)

work

b)

inertia

c)

torque

5.

Biomechanics is ...

a)

the study of the mechanical laws and principles that govern movement in biological systems, particularly in the human body. 

b)

The study of mechanics

c)

The study of mechanical engineering of the human body

d)

The study of bioengineering

6.

What role do muscle forces play in biomechanics?

a)

They resist sliding motion

b)

They are exerted by gravity

c)

They generate movement through contractions

d)

They provide stability only

7.

What is torque in the context of biomechanics?

a)

A push or pull acting on an object

b)

A scalar quantity indicating speed

c)

Rotational force causing movement around an axis

d)

The total distance traveled

8.

How is biomechanics applied in sports performance enhancement?

a)

By increasing muscle mass

b)

By analyzing and refining athletic techniques

c)

By developing new sports rules

d)

By reducing the number of games

9.

How does biomechanics assist in injury prevention?

a)

By designing new sports equipment

b)

By identifying faulty movement patterns

c)

By analyzing chemical reactions

d)

By increasing the number of sports events

10.

What is linear motion?

a)
  • Movement along a straight path, such as running straight ahead.


b)

movement around an axis

c)

movement in a spiral pattern

d)

movement up and down

11.

What is angular motion?

a)

motion where the body moves along the curved path

b)

Movement along a straight path

c)

movement of a zig-zag pattern

d)

movement up and down

12.
In the body, the effort is the 
a)
muscle insertion
b)
muscle origin
c)
bone
d)
joint
13.
In the body, the fulcrum is at a 
a)
muscle
b)
joint
c)
insertion
d)
weight
14.
Which part of a lever is in the middle in a second class lever?
a)
Fulcrum
b)
Resistance
c)
Effort
d)
Effort arm
15.

Which law states "a body will remain at rest or keep moving at a constant speed unless it is acted upon by a force"?

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

16.

Which law states "the acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied"?

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

17.

Which law states "every action has an equal and opposite reaction"?

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

18.

The energy a person or an object has due to its motion is called ________ energy

a)

Kinetic

b)

Potential

c)

Chemical

d)

Physical

19.

Waiting at the top of a hill on a skateboard is an example of ________ energy.

a)

Kinetic

b)

Potential

20.

Which type of lever has the fulcrum located between the effort and the load?

a)

Second-class lever

b)

Third-class lever

c)

First-class lever

d)

Fourth-class lever

21.

In a first-class lever, where is the effort applied in relation to the fulcrum?

a)

On one side of the fulcrum

b)

On top of the fulcrum

c)

On the opposite side of the fulcrum

d)

On both sides of the fulcrum

22.

Which type of lever is most commonly found in the human body?

a)

First-class lever

b)

Second-class lever

c)

Third-class lever

d)

Fourth-class lever

23.

What parts of the body create effort?

a)

Joints

b)

Muscles

c)

Resistance

24.

What part of the body creates fulcrums?

a)

Joints

b)

Muscles

c)

Resistance

25.

The one-point where the two arms of a lever are hinged, is known as what?

a)

Load

b)

Effort

c)

Fulcrum

26.

What type of lever is this?

a)

First Class

b)

Second Class

c)

Third Class

27.

What type of lever is this?

a)

First Class

b)

Second Class

c)

Third Class

28.

What type of lever is this?

a)

First Class

b)

Second Class

c)

Third Class

29.
What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of
a)
Friction
b)
Mass
c)
Inertia
d)
Gravity
30.

A diver twists in the air after jumping off a diving board. What type of motion is this?

a)

Linear

b)

Angular

31.

A ski jumper slides down a run in a crouched position. What type of motion is this?

a)

Linear

b)

Angular

32.

A basketball player pivots on one foot to make a pass. What type of motion is this?

a)

Linear

b)

Angular

33.

Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, applies only when an object is in a stationary position and not when an object is in a state of motion

a)

True

b)

False

34.

When a speedskater pushes off at the start of a race, the surface of the ice exerts a force that is equal and opposite in magnitude to the force applied by the skater

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The property of matter that causes an object or body to resist any changes in motion is known as:

(a)  

36.

Shoulder Adduction would be classified as:

a)

Class 1 lever; Deltoid is Force; Shoulder joint as Fulcrum; Arm as Resistance

b)

Class 3 Lever; Deltoid is Force; Shoulder joint as fulcrum; arm as resistance

c)

Class 2 Lever; Lats is Force; Shoulder joint as fulcrum; arm as resistance

d)

Class 3 Lever; Lats is Force; Shoulder joint as fulcrum; arm as resistance

37.

Angular motion is the circular motion that occurs about a(n) _?_ of rotation

(a)  

38.

If the _?_ generated at any point of a movement places excessive strain on a tendon, a condition known as tendonitis can result

(a)  

39.

The use of joints in order- from largest to smallest- results in the production of maximum:

a)

speed

b)

acceleration

c)

velocity

d)

all of the above

40.

If a diver opens up from a tuck position before entering the pool, the diver's moment of inertia:

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

neither increases nor decreases

d)

none of the above

41.

An example of newtons 3rd law of motion (action-reaction) would be:

a)

a diver pushing off a diving platform

b)

a basketball player jumping up to take a shot

c)

a kettlebell resting on a gymnasium floor

d)

all of the above

42.

An example of Issac Newton's 1st law of motion (inertia) would be:

a)

a basketball resting motionless on the floor

b)

a rock travelling endlessly into outer space

c)

a bowling ball rolling evenly down a lane

d)

all of the above

43.

This diagram is an example of which class type of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

44.

This diagram is classified as which class of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

45.

This diagram is classified as which class of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

46.

This diagram is an example of which class of lever:

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

47.

The diagram represents which class of lever for a triceps extension:

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

48.

Kayaking is a representation of this type which class of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

49.

This Gymnast's foot (shown) on the balance beam represents which class of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

50.

This soccer header represents which class of lever?

a)

1st class lever

b)

2nd class lever

c)

3rd class lever

51.

A sprinter pushes backward against the starting blocks at the beginning of a race. Which biomechanical principle best explains the resulting forward motion of the sprinter?

a)

Newton’s First Law

b)

Newton’s Second Law

c)

Newton’s Third Law

d)

Principle of Summation of Forces

52.

Which force is primarily responsible for slowing a soccer ball as it rolls across artificial turf?

a)

Gravity

b)

Normal Force

c)

Air resistance

d)

Friction

53.

A diver rotates rapidly while tucking their body during a somersault. Which type of motion is primarily occurring?

a)

Linear motion

b)

Angular motion

c)

Projectile motion

d)

Oscillatory motion

54.

According to Newton’s (a)   Law, an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

55.

In the human body, most joints function as (a)   -class levers, prioritizing speed and range of motion over force.

56.

Motion that occurs around a fixed axis, such as elbow flexion during a throw, is classified as (a)   motion.

57.

A hockey puck sliding across ice continues moving until friction slows it down, demonstrating Newton’s (a)   Law of Motion.

58.

In a standing long jump, the ankles function as (a)   -class levers, allowing the athlete to generate greater force against the ground.

59.

When a soccer player kicks a ball, the quadriceps apply effort between the knee joint and the foot, making the leg a (a)   -class lever

60.

The curved path of a basketball during a free throw is an example of (a)   motion.