Practice What Is Biomechanics? (1.1) - Chapter 4: Movement Analysis - IB 12 Physical and Health Education (SEHS)
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What is Biomechanics?

Practice - What is Biomechanics?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define biomechanics in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how it relates to sports and everyday activities.

Question 2 Easy

What is gravitational force?

💡 Hint: Think of how it affects our everyday movements.

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Question 1

What is biomechanics primarily focused on?

Muscle anatomy
Mechanical principles in living organisms
Sports psychology

💡 Hint: Focus on the study of forces.

Question 2

True or False: Friction always aids in movement.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about sports where shoes interact with the ground.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where an athlete is injured during a sports activity. Identify the forces at play and suggest how biomechanics could prevent such injuries in the future.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of technique in relation to the forces acting upon the body.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider two athletes, one heavier than the other. How would you expect their acceleration to differ when they both exert the same force? Explain using Newton's Second Law.

💡 Hint: Recall the formula and its components to reason through the question.

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