Mechanics of jumping, gymnastics and diving - Biomechanics

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Gravity acts on what component of flight?
Vertical
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Air resistance acts on what component of flight?
Horizontal
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What is an object in free fall, only subject to gravity and air resistance?
Projectile
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What is gravity dependent on?
Mass and distance
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What is the gravitational force on earth?
9.81
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What is the gravitational constant?
6.67x10^11
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During an upwards flight...
Object decelerates at constant rate
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At the apex of flight...
Deceleration results in zero motion
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When is the trajectory of flight determined?
At take off
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What can not be calculated using trigonometry?
Take off height
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What is the relative change in height?
Differe
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Air resistance acts on what component of flight?

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What is an object in free fall, only subject to gravity and air resistance?

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What is gravity dependent on?

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What is the gravitational force on earth?

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