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Biomechanics in Sports: Very Short Answer Questions (30 Words - 1 Mark)

This document contains 12 short questions and answers about biomechanics and the laws of motion. It defines key terms like biomechanics, the three laws of motion, levers, equilibrium, center of gravity, and types of forces. It explains how different laws of motion apply to walking, starting a race, and curling biceps. It also addresses factors that influence stability, such as body weight, leaning forward up hills, and standing positions.

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Biomechanics in Sports: Very Short Answer Questions (30 Words - 1 Mark)

This document contains 12 short questions and answers about biomechanics and the laws of motion. It defines key terms like biomechanics, the three laws of motion, levers, equilibrium, center of gravity, and types of forces. It explains how different laws of motion apply to walking, starting a race, and curling biceps. It also addresses factors that influence stability, such as body weight, leaning forward up hills, and standing positions.

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CHAPTER 9

BIOMECHANICS IN SPORTS
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
(30 WORDS - 1 MARK)

1. Define the term biomechanics.

Ans. Biomechanics is defined as systematic study of mechanics of body joints.


According to Wikipedia, “Biomechanics is the study of the structure and
function of biological system of humans.”
2. Name the laws of motion.

Ans. There are three laws of motion, i. 1st

law of motion or law of inertia

ii. IInd law of motion or law of acceleration

iii. IIIrd law of motion or law of reaction

3. What is a lever?

Ans. Lever is a rigid bar which is capable of rotating about a fixed point called
the fulcrum.

4. While walking, which law of motion is used?

Ans. While walking third law of motion, i.e. law of reaction is used.

5. What do you understand by equilibrium?

Ans. Equilibrium is defined as a state of balance or a stable situation, where


opposite forces cancel each other out and where no changes are occurring.

6. What are the different types of equilibrium?

Ans. There are two types of equilibrium. Dynamic equilibrium and static
equilibrium.

7. What is a force?

Ans. Force can be defined as a push or pull by one body acting upon another.
Force is a product of mass and acceleration of an object or person.

8. What is centre of gravity?

Ans. Centre of gravity is that point in a body or system around which its mass
or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and through which the force
of gravity acts.

9. Why do we lean forward while climbing up a hill?

Ans. We lean forward while climbing up a hill to keep the centre of gravity low
to maintain stability.
10. Which law of motion helps an athlete to take a quick start of a 100m
race?

Ans. First law of motion, i.e. law of inertia helps athlete to take a quick start
of a 100m race.

11. Which type of lever is used while we curl our biceps?

Ans. Class III lever is used while we curl our biceps.

12. Who will have greater stability?

a. A fat person or a thin person of same height?

b. A girl standing in stand at ease position or a girl standing on one


leg?

Ans. a. A fat person

b. A girl standing in stand at ease position.

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