Practice Biomechanics Basics: Levers, Force, Balance, Stability in Movement - 1.2 | Understanding Movement: Principles and Performance | IB MYP Grade 9 Physical and Health Education
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1.2 - Biomechanics Basics: Levers, Force, Balance, Stability in Movement

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Identify the three main components of a lever.

💡 Hint: Think about what is required for movement.

Question 2

Easy

What is the Center of Gravity?

💡 Hint: Consider where you feel stable when standing still.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the pivot point of a lever called?

  • Resistance
  • Effort
  • Fulcrum

💡 Hint: It's where the lever rotates.

Question 2

True or False: Stability and balance are the same.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what each term describes.

Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a sprinter increases their push-off force significantly, how would this affect their acceleration according to Newton’s Second Law?

💡 Hint: Recall how force relates to motion.

Question 2

In a crowded space, discuss how a soccer player can use their center of gravity and base of support to maintain balance while dribbling past defenders.

💡 Hint: Think about how maintaining balance helps avoid falling.

Challenge and get performance evaluation