ep - stability

Question 1

what is mass

Answer 1

the quantity of matter a body possesed

Question 2

what is weigh

Answer 2

the force that gravity exerts on a mass

Question 3

what are the 4 biomechical factors which determine the abiloity of an athelte to remain in neutral equilibrium

Answer 3

• hight of centre of mass
• positive line of gravity
• area of support base
• mass of perfromer

Question 4

which oone of the 4 biomechanical factors does not change during performance

Answer 4

mass of the performer

Question 5

what is centre of mass

Answer 5

point of balance within a body

Question 6

is the centre of mass constant or changing

Answer 6

changing

Question 7

is a high centre of mass more stable or less

Answer 7

less stable

Question 8

what is line of gravity

Answer 8

the imaginary line extending verticaly downwards from the centre of mass

Question 9

where should line of gravity best for stability

Answer 9

kept central over the base of support

Question 10

what is base of support

Answer 10

the number of contact points

Question 11

is a large or small base of support better for stability

Answer 11

larger