1.1 - What is Biomechanics?
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Practice Questions
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Define biomechanics in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how it relates to sports and everyday activities.
What is gravitational force?
💡 Hint: Think of how it affects our everyday movements.
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What is biomechanics primarily focused on?
💡 Hint: Focus on the study of forces.
True or False: Friction always aids in movement.
💡 Hint: Think about sports where shoes interact with the ground.
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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.
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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