Question 1

The component of angular acceleration directed toward the center of curvature defines what?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial acceleration 
B)  tangential acceleration 
C)  angular acceleration 
D)  linear acceleration 
A)  radial acceleration 
B)  tangential acceleration 
C)  angular acceleration 
D)  linear acceleration

Question 2

Human body angles may be calculated using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  goniometer 
B)  flexometer 
C)  electrogoniometer 
D)  all of the above 
A)  goniometer 
B)  flexometer 
C)  electrogoniometer 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The clockwise direction in rotational motions is also considered a ___________________ direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clockwise direction in rotational motions is...

Question 4

Range of motion at a joint is a measurement of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  linear displacement 
B)  angular displacement 
C)  linear velocity 
D)  angular velocity 
A)  linear displacement 
B)  angular displacement 
C)  linear velocity 
D)  angular velocity

Question 5

When observing someone lift a heavy object, which of the following is likely to be the angle of interest regarding back injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute angle of the trunk 
B)  relative angle of the trunk 
C)  absolute angle of the knee 
D)  relative angle of the knee 
A)  absolute angle of the trunk 
B)  relative angle of the trunk 
C)  absolute angle of the knee 
D)  relative angle of the knee

Question 6

Which of the following quantities are equal?

Accepted Answer

A)  2π radians and 360° 
B)  270° and 3/4 revolution 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  2π radians and 360° 
B)  270° and 3/4 revolution 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

When are radian-based units essential?

Accepted Answer

A)  when measuring linear velocity 
B)  when measuring angular velocity 
C)  when converting between linear and angular velocity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  when measuring linear velocity 
B)  when measuring angular velocity 
C)  when converting between linear and angular velocity 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

When solving problems related to linear/angular conversion, the units for angular displacement must be in revolutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain tangential acceleration using an example in sport, dance or rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

Tangential acceleration refers to the ra

Question 10

If flexion of a joint is positive in direction when viewed from one side, the same motion will be negative in direction when viewed from the opposite side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A model airplane is being flown at the end of a cord 20 feet long. If the speed of the airplane remains constant, but the cord is shortened to 15 feet, what will be the effect on the radial acceleration of the airplane?

Accepted Answer

A)  it will increase 
B)  it will decrease 
C)  it will remain the same 
D)  one must know the weight of the airplane in order to answer the question 
A)  it will increase 
B)  it will decrease 
C)  it will remain the same 
D)  one must know the weight of the airplane in order to answer the question

Question 12

Which of the following is/are formula(s) for tangential acceleration?

Accepted Answer

A)  at = (vt-vt)/t 
B)  at = ra 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  at = (vt-vt)/t 
B)  at = ra 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is/are vector quantity(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  angular velocity 
B)  angular acceleration 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  angular velocity 
B)  angular acceleration 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 14

Provide 2 examples of relative angles and 2 examples of absolute angles and explain why each would be of importance.

Accepted Answer

Relative angles are angles that are meas

Question 15

Which of the following expressions defines angular velocity?

Accepted Answer

A)  change in angular position over a given time 
B)  angular displacement divided by time 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  change in angular position over a given time 
B)  angular displacement divided by time 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 16

What is the angular acceleration of the second hand on a clock after one complete revolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 deg/s2 
B)  6 deg/s 
C)  60 deg/s2 
D)  0 
A)  6 deg/s2 
B)  6 deg/s 
C)  60 deg/s2 
D)  0

Question 17

A joint angle formed between adjacent body segments is an example of a ___________________ angle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A joint angle formed between adjacent body...

Question 18

Why is anatomical knowledge important when using a goniometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  location of joint center determines placement of axis 
B)  bone location affects position of the goniometer arms 
C)  instant center of a joint can change during movement 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above 
A)  location of joint center determines placement of axis 
B)  bone location affects position of the goniometer arms 
C)  instant center of a joint can change during movement 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is/are correct units for angular speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  rpm 
B)  deg/s 
C)  rad/s 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above 
A)  rpm 
B)  deg/s 
C)  rad/s 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

If the angular velocity of a batter's shoulders increases, what will happen to the linear velocity of the end of the bat?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay the same 
D)  end of the bat has no linear velocity 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay the same 
D)  end of the bat has no linear velocity

The component of angular acceleration directed toward the center of curvature defines what?

Human body angles may be calculated using which of the following?

The clockwise direction in rotational motions is also considered a ___________________ direction.

Range of motion at a joint is a measurement of what?

When observing someone lift a heavy object, which of the following is likely to be the angle of interest regarding back injury?

Which of the following quantities are equal?

When are radian-based units essential?

When solving problems related to linear/angular conversion, the units for angular displacement must be in revolutions.

Explain tangential acceleration using an example in sport, dance or rehabilitation.

If flexion of a joint is positive in direction when viewed from one side, the same motion will be negative in direction when viewed from the opposite side.

A model airplane is being flown at the end of a cord 20 feet long. If the speed of the airplane remains constant, but the cord is shortened to 15 feet, what will be the effect on the radial acceleration of the airplane?

Which of the following is/are formula(s) for tangential acceleration?

Which of the following is/are vector quantity(s)?

Provide 2 examples of relative angles and 2 examples of absolute angles and explain why each would be of importance.

Which of the following expressions defines angular velocity?

What is the angular acceleration of the second hand on a clock after one complete revolution?

A joint angle formed between adjacent body segments is an example of a ___________________ angle.

Why is anatomical knowledge important when using a goniometer?

Which of the following is/are correct units for angular speed?

If the angular velocity of a batter's shoulders increases, what will happen to the linear velocity of the end of the bat?

What Is Biomechanics

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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Exam 11: Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

The component of angular acceleration directed toward the center of curvature defines what?

Human body angles may be calculated using which of the following?

The clockwise direction in rotational motions is also considered a ___________________ direction.

Range of motion at a joint is a measurement of what?

When observing someone lift a heavy object, which of the following is likely to be the angle of interest regarding back injury?

Which of the following quantities are equal?

When are radian-based units essential?

When solving problems related to linear/angular conversion, the units for angular displacement must be in revolutions.

Explain tangential acceleration using an example in sport, dance or rehabilitation.

If flexion of a joint is positive in direction when viewed from one side, the same motion will be negative in direction when viewed from the opposite side.

A model airplane is being flown at the end of a cord 20 feet long. If the speed of the airplane remains constant, but the cord is shortened to 15 feet, what will be the effect on the radial acceleration of the airplane?

Which of the following is/are formula(s) for tangential acceleration?

Which of the following is/are vector quantity(s)?

Provide 2 examples of relative angles and 2 examples of absolute angles and explain why each would be of importance.

Which of the following expressions defines angular velocity?

What is the angular acceleration of the second hand on a clock after one complete revolution?

A joint angle formed between adjacent body segments is an example of a ___________________ angle.

Why is anatomical knowledge important when using a goniometer?

Which of the following is/are correct units for angular speed?

If the angular velocity of a batter's shoulders increases, what will happen to the linear velocity of the end of the bat?

What Is Biomechanics

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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