The Science of Sports — Questions and answers

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What did Coach Rivera say was the reason for pulling arms in to spin faster?

Choices

  1. It helps with balance.
  2. It's all about physics! ✓
  3. It's a new gymnastics trick.
  4. It makes the crowd cheer louder.

Answer: It's all about physics!

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What was Isaac Newton fascinated by?

Choices

  1. Why people sing and dance.
  2. Why things move, why they spin, and why they stop. ✓
  3. Why universities close.
  4. Why a plague spreads.

Answer: Why things move, why they spin, and why they stop.

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What did Hana say Sophie was doing by pulling her arms in during a spin?

Choices

  1. Creating new spin.
  2. Making her spin slower.
  3. Concentrating her existing spin. ✓
  4. Getting ready to jump.

Answer: Concentrating her existing spin.

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