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Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Quick questions on Force and motion in sport: O-Level Exercise and Sports Science
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What is newton's three laws of motion?Show answer
Newton's laws describe how forces change motion.
What is applying the laws in sport?Show answer
The laws explain technique. A sprinter drives hard against the blocks (third law) so the reaction force accelerates them forwards; a thrower applies a large force over a long range to maximise the implement's acceleration (second law); a goalkeeper must apply a force to stop a moving ball, which would otherwise keep going (first law).
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