Basic Biomechanics 8th Edition
by Susan J. Hall – Test Bank
(2025/2026) | Questions and
Answers for Kinesiology,
Exercise Science & Physical
Therapy Students
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics? -
ANSWER-the study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms
Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state
of motion? - ANSWER-statics
What term is given to considerations such as the size, shape, and weight of body
segments? - ANSWER-anthropometric
Which of the following would not be measured in a kinematic analysis of a tennis
serve?
A. angular velocity
, B. linear velocity
C. muscular force
D. angular acceleration - ANSWER-muscular force
Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?
A. muscle force producing a vertical jump
B. impact force landing from a jump
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B - ANSWER-Both A and B
Which of the following is an example of a static situation?
A. a cyclist riding at a constant velocity
B. a person balancing motionless on one foot
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B - ANSWER-Both A and B
Which of the following is associated with kinematics? - ANSWER-displacement
Which of the following are anthropometric factors?
A. the length of a forearm
B. the shape of a body
C. the weight of the trunk
D. all of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
by Susan J. Hall – Test Bank
(2025/2026) | Questions and
Answers for Kinesiology,
Exercise Science & Physical
Therapy Students
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics? -
ANSWER-the study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms
Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state
of motion? - ANSWER-statics
What term is given to considerations such as the size, shape, and weight of body
segments? - ANSWER-anthropometric
Which of the following would not be measured in a kinematic analysis of a tennis
serve?
A. angular velocity
, B. linear velocity
C. muscular force
D. angular acceleration - ANSWER-muscular force
Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?
A. muscle force producing a vertical jump
B. impact force landing from a jump
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B - ANSWER-Both A and B
Which of the following is an example of a static situation?
A. a cyclist riding at a constant velocity
B. a person balancing motionless on one foot
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B - ANSWER-Both A and B
Which of the following is associated with kinematics? - ANSWER-displacement
Which of the following are anthropometric factors?
A. the length of a forearm
B. the shape of a body
C. the weight of the trunk
D. all of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
