Elective Physical Education and Health

Question 1

1Bending the arm at the elbow to lift a weight is a

Medium

A. pulley B. third-class lever C. second-class lever D. first-class lever

Question 2

2A long follow-through in throwing increases

Medium

A. the time force is applied, giving more speed B. weight C. friction D. fatigue

Question 3

3Bending the knees when landing helps to

Easy

A. absorb impact force B. lose balance C. increase impact D. jump higher only

Question 4

4A wider base of support gives

Easy

A. higher jumps B. less stability C. faster speed D. greater stability

Question 5

5A long jumper's range depends mainly on take-off speed, angle and

Hard

A. wind direction only B. crowd size C. height of the centre of mass at take-off D. shoe colour

Question 6

6Newton's first law in sport means a ball stays at rest until

Easy

A. a force acts on it B. it gets tired C. it is painted D. the referee whistles

Question 7

7A 60 kg sprinter accelerates at 5 m/s². What net force acts on her?

Easy

A. 0.08 N B. 300 N C. 65 N D. 12 N

Question 8

8In biomechanics, a lever consists of an effort, a load and a

Easy

A. fulcrum B. bone marrow C. tendon only D. muscle only

Question 9

9A wrestler lowers the body and widens the stance mainly to

Easy

A. increase stability B. jump higher C. reduce flexibility D. run faster

Question 10

10Following through when kicking a ball

Easy

A. increases the force and accuracy B. stops the ball C. causes fouls D. reduces power