Test II Kinesiology

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1.

The ability to control equilibrium, either static or dynamic.
- A.
  
  Stability
- B.
  
  Balance
- C.
  
  Concurrent forces
- D.
  
  Distance
Correct Answer
B. Balance
2.

The resistance to a change in the body's acceleration.
- A.
  
  Center of gravity
- B.
  
  Distance
- C.
  
  Dynamic equilibrium
- D.
  
  Stability
Correct Answer
D. Stability
3.

Forces that act parallel to each other; not in the same action line.
- A.
  
  Kinetics
- B.
  
  Force arm
- C.
  
  Parallel forces
- D.
  
  Biomechanics
Correct Answer
C. Parallel forces
4.

The path of movement; refers to the actual sum lenght of units of measurement traveled.
- A.
  
  Resistance Arm
- B.
  
  Distance
- C.
  
  Linear forces
- D.
  
  Statics
Correct Answer
B. Distance
5.

Forces that act at the same point of application but at different angles.
- A.
  
  Concurrent forces
- B.
  
  Inertia
- C.
  
  Mechanics
- D.
  
  Torque
Correct Answer
A. Concurrent forces
6.

Forces applied in the same direction along the same action line.
- A.
  
  Linear motion
- B.
  
  Friction
- C.
  
  Displacement
- D.
  
  Linear forces
Correct Answer
D. Linear forces
7.

Occurs when all of the applied and inertial forces acting on the moving body are in balance resulting in movement with unchanging speed or direction.
- A.
  
  Biomechanics
- B.
  
  Eccentric Force
- C.
  
  Dynamic Equilibrium
- D.
  
  Mass
Correct Answer
C. Dynamic Equilibrium
8.

State of zero acceleration in which there is no change in the speed or direction fo the body.
- A.
  
  Kinetics
- B.
  
  Equilibrium
- C.
  
  Angular Motion
- D.
  
  Rolling fricition
Correct Answer
B. Equilibrium
9.

The point at which all of the body's mass and weight are equally balanced or equally distribued in all directions.
- A.
  
  Balance
- B.
  
  Biomechanics
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Center of gravity
Correct Answer
D. Center of gravity
10.

A change in position or location of an object from its original point of reference.
- A.
  
  Dynamics
- B.
  
  Force arm
- C.
  
  Axis of rotation
- D.
  
  Displacement
Correct Answer
D. Displacement
11.

The study of forces associated with the motion of the body.
- A.
  
  Kinetic Friction
- B.
  
  Kinetics
- C.
  
  Kinematics
- D.
  
  Biomechanics
Correct Answer
B. Kinetics
12.

The study of mechanics as it relates to the function and anatomical analysis of biological system.
- A.
  
  Biomechanics
- B.
  
  Kinematics
- C.
  
  Dynamics
- D.
  
  Eccentric Force
Correct Answer
A. Biomechanics
13.

The study of mechanics involving the study of systems that are in a constant state of motion.
- A.
  
  Static
- B.
  
  Stability
- C.
  
  Linear Force
- D.
  
  Linear motion
Correct Answer
A. Static
14.

Distance between the axis and the point of resistance application.
- A.
  
  Inertia
- B.
  
  Torque
- C.
  
  Resistance arm
- D.
  
  Force arm
Correct Answer
C. Resistance arm
15.

The study of mechanics involving systems in motion with acceleration.
- A.
  
  Mechanics
- B.
  
  Balance
- C.
  
  Concurrent forces
- D.
  
  Dynamics
Correct Answer
D. Dynamics
16.

The advantage gained through the uses of machines to increase or multiply the applied force in performing a task.
- A.
  
  Kinematics
- B.
  
  Eccentric Force
- C.
  
  Mechanical advantage
- D.
  
  Mechanics
Correct Answer
C. Mechanical advantage
17.

Perpendicular distance between the location of the force application and the axis. The shortest distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of the force.
- A.
  
  Force arm
- B.
  
  Resitance arm
- C.
  
  Mechanics
- D.
  
  Inertia
Correct Answer
A. Force arm
18.

The description of motion including consideration of tiime displacement, velocity, acceleration and space factors of a system motion.
- A.
  
  Stability
- B.
  
  Kinetics
- C.
  
  Mechanical Advantage
- D.
  
  Kinematics
Correct Answer
D. Kinematics
19.

Point in a joint about which a bone moves or turns to accomplish joint motion.
- A.
  
  Balance
- B.
  
  Kinetic Friction
- C.
  
  Axis of rotation
- D.
  
  Inertia
Correct Answer
C. Axis of rotation
20.

Movement of force that is applied in a direction not in line with the center of rotation of an object witha fixed axis.
- A.
  
  Torque
- B.
  
  Coefficient of friction
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Dynamics
Correct Answer
A. Torque
21.

Motion along a line; also referred to as translatory motion.
- A.
  
  Kenetics
- B.
  
  Angular motion
- C.
  
  Static
- D.
  
  Linear motion
Correct Answer
D. Linear motion
22.

Force that is applied in a direction not in line with the center of rotation of an object witha fixed axis.
- A.
  
  Kinematics
- B.
  
  Mechanics
- C.
  
  Biomechanics
- D.
  
  Eccentric Force
Correct Answer
D. Eccentric Force
23.

The amount of matter in a body.
- A.
  
  Mass
- B.
  
  Equilibrium
- C.
  
  Force arm
- D.
  
  Center of gravity
Correct Answer
A. Mass
24.

Motion involving rotation around an axis.
- A.
  
  Kinetic friction
- B.
  
  Inertia
- C.
  
  Dynamic equilibrium
- D.
  
  Angular motion
Correct Answer
D. Angular motion
25.

The amount of friction between two objects that have not yet begun to move.
- A.
  
  Kinetic Friciton
- B.
  
  Static Friction
- C.
  
  Rolling Friction
- D.
  
  Coefficient of friction
Correct Answer
B. Static Friction
26.

Force that results from the resistance between the surfaces of two object moving upon one another.
- A.
  
  Axis of rotation
- B.
  
  Linear Motion
- C.
  
  Static Friction
- D.
  
  Friction
Correct Answer
D. Friction
27.

The amount of friction occuring between two objects that are sliding upon one another.
- A.
  
  Kinetic friction
- B.
  
  Rolling Friction
- C.
  
  Static Friction
- D.
  
  Coefficient of Friction
Correct Answer
A. Kinetic friction
28.

The resistance to an object rolling across a surface.
- A.
  
  Static Friction
- B.
  
  Rolling Friction
- C.
  
  Friction
- D.
  
  Kinetic Friction
Correct Answer
B. Rolling Friction
29.

Resistance to action or change; resistance to acceleration or deceleration.
- A.
  
  Stability
- B.
  
  Mechanics
- C.
  
  Coefficient of Friction
- D.
  
  Inertia
Correct Answer
D. Inertia
30.

The ration between the force needed to overcome friction over the force holding the surface together.
- A.
  
  Balance
- B.
  
  Eccentric Force
- C.
  
  Mechanics
- D.
  
  Coefficient of friction
Correct Answer
D. Coefficient of friction
31.

The study of physical actions of forces; can be subdivided into static and dynamics.
- A.
  
  Linear motion
- B.
  
  Torque
- C.
  
  Mechanics
- D.
  
  Static Friction
Correct Answer
C. Mechanics

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Test II Kinesiology

The ability to control equilibrium, either static or dynamic.

The resistance to a change in the body's acceleration.

Forces that act parallel to each other; not in the same action line.

The path of movement; refers to the actual sum lenght of units of measurement traveled.

Forces that act at the same point of application but at different angles.

Forces applied in the same direction along the same action line.

Occurs when all of the applied and inertial forces acting on the moving body are in balance resulting in movement with unchanging speed or direction.

State of zero acceleration in which there is no change in the speed or direction fo the body.

The point at which all of the body's mass and weight are equally balanced or equally distribued in all directions.

A change in position or location of an object from its original point of reference.

The study of forces associated with the motion of the body.

The study of mechanics as it relates to the function and anatomical analysis of biological system.

The study of mechanics involving the study of systems that are in a constant state of motion.

Distance between the axis and the point of resistance application.

The study of mechanics involving systems in motion with acceleration.

The advantage gained through the uses of machines to increase or multiply the applied force in performing a task.

Perpendicular distance between the location of the force application and the axis. The shortest distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of the force.

The description of motion including consideration of tiime displacement, velocity, acceleration and space factors of a system motion.

Point in a joint about which a bone moves or turns to accomplish joint motion.

Movement of force that is applied in a direction not in line with the center of rotation of an object witha fixed axis.

Motion along a line; also referred to as translatory motion.

Force that is applied in a direction not in line with the center of rotation of an object witha fixed axis.

The amount of matter in a body.

Motion involving rotation around an axis.

The amount of friction between two objects that have not yet begun to move.

Force that results from the resistance between the surfaces of two object moving upon one another.

The amount of friction occuring between two objects that are sliding upon one another.

The resistance to an object rolling across a surface.

Resistance to action or change; resistance to acceleration or deceleration.

The ration between the force needed to overcome friction over the force holding the surface together.

The study of physical actions of forces; can be subdivided into static and dynamics.