DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank
10.1. Friction and drag
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.9d:
Apply methods of minimizing and maximizing friction in a sport.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.5a:
Analyse the factors that affect drag for a road cyclist.
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.33: Which has the lowest coefficient of friction? A. A soccer boot turning on wet grass B. A bike...
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Which opposing force reduces the motion parallel to the interface of two surfaces in contact? A....
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.2b: Outline friction.
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.2a: The diagram shows the forces acting on a high jumper. State the forces labelled A, B,...
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.2c:
Using sporting examples, discuss how an athlete can increase and decrease frictional forces to enhance their performance.
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.32:
What is drag?
A. A dimensionless scalar quantity, which is the ratio of friction and normal reaction force
B. A force applied to attempt to move a stationary object
C. A force that acts parallel to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact
D. A force acting to oppose the motion of an object through a fluid
- 21M.1.HL:.tz0.33: What is an example of an athlete reducing form drag? A. A cyclist adopting a low profile...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Four climbers compare the grip quality of their boots. Which climber’s boots have the greatest...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.33: In the sport of curling, team members slide a large stone across ice towards a target. Which is...
- 21N.2.HL:.tz0.2a: Identify the grip-enhancing agent with the greatest coefficient of friction in Condition 3.
- 21N.2.HL:.tz0.2b: Using the data in Figure 1, analyse the influence of Venice turpentine on grip.
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.2d:
Describe the effect of different materials on the coefficient of friction.
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.11b:
Using examples, identify types of drag that can be decreased through practice.
- 22M.2.HL:.tz0.5c: The diagram shows a speed skater. Apply the concept of the coefficient of static friction and...
- 22M.1.HL:.tz0.33: The diagram shows a cyclist riding in the “top tube safe” position. Why does a cyclist use this...
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22M.2.HL:.tz0.10e:
Using examples, describe how three different types of drag can be reduced in swimming.
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22M.1.HL:.tz0.32:
Which would reduce the coefficient of friction?
A. An ice skater sharpens their skates.
B. A rock climber applies chalk to their hands when climbing.
C. A baseball player uses cleats (studs) on their boots.
D. A golfer wears a glove when hitting the ball.
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Which describes the coefficient of friction? A. The force applied to overcome the friction of a...
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18N.1.HL:.tz0.33:
Which force is identified by X in the free body diagram below?
[Source: ID 37607299 © Patrimonio Designs Limited | Dreamstime.com]
A. Air resistance
B. Gravity
C. Ground reaction force
D. Friction
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.4d:
The diagram shows a cyclist.
[Source: elmm/Vector Images/Shutterstock]
Label the three forces: A, B, and C.
A.
B.
C.
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.8d:
Analyse factors that decrease drag for a road cyclist.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.4e: Outline how wave drag can be reduced for a swimmer.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.12c:
Outline different types of drag and ways they can be reduced in swimming.
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.31: What is the relevant force acting on the athlete identified as X in the diagram? A. Ground...
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.29: What is friction? I. A force that acts parallel to two surfaces in contactII. A force that...
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.30: In canoeing, why is it easier to maintain a constant speed than begin movement from a stationary...
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.6b:
The diagram shows a hockey player dribbling.
Identify the forces A and B in the diagram.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.6a:
Define drag force.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5d.ii:
Suggest how a triathlete (swimming, cycling, running) can overcome drag.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5d.i:
Outline two types of drag that can occur in swimming.
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.33:
Which force is represented by the arrow in the free-body diagram?
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A. Body weight
B. Ground reaction
C. Air resistance
D. Friction
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.32:
Which two interfacing surfaces have the lowest coefficient of friction?
A. Sprinter’s cleat (spike) and track
B. Basketball player’s shoe and court
C. Speed skater’s blade and ice
D. Gymnast’s foot and mat
Sub sections and their related questions
10.1.1. Describe friction.
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.29: What is friction? I. A force that acts parallel to two surfaces in contactII. A force that...
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Which opposing force reduces the motion parallel to the interface of two surfaces in contact? A....
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.2b: Outline friction.
10.1.2. Describe the coefficient of friction.
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Which describes the coefficient of friction? A. The force applied to overcome the friction of a...
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.32:
Which two interfacing surfaces have the lowest coefficient of friction?
A. Sprinter’s cleat (spike) and track
B. Basketball player’s shoe and court
C. Speed skater’s blade and ice
D. Gymnast’s foot and mat
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.33: Which has the lowest coefficient of friction? A. A soccer boot turning on wet grass B. A bike...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.32: Four climbers compare the grip quality of their boots. Which climber’s boots have the greatest...
- 21N.2.HL:.tz0.2a: Identify the grip-enhancing agent with the greatest coefficient of friction in Condition 3.
- 21N.2.HL:.tz0.2b: Using the data in Figure 1, analyse the influence of Venice turpentine on grip.
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.2d:
Describe the effect of different materials on the coefficient of friction.
10.1.3. Distinguish between the coefficient of static friction and dynamic friction.
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.30: In canoeing, why is it easier to maintain a constant speed than begin movement from a stationary...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.33: In the sport of curling, team members slide a large stone across ice towards a target. Which is...
- 22M.2.HL:.tz0.5c: The diagram shows a speed skater. Apply the concept of the coefficient of static friction and...
10.1.4. Explain the influence of friction on sports performance.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.5a:
Analyse the factors that affect drag for a road cyclist.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.9d:
Apply methods of minimizing and maximizing friction in a sport.
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.2c:
Using sporting examples, discuss how an athlete can increase and decrease frictional forces to enhance their performance.
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22M.1.HL:.tz0.32:
Which would reduce the coefficient of friction?
A. An ice skater sharpens their skates.
B. A rock climber applies chalk to their hands when climbing.
C. A baseball player uses cleats (studs) on their boots.
D. A golfer wears a glove when hitting the ball.
10.1.5. Define drag.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.6a:
Define drag force.
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.32:
What is drag?
A. A dimensionless scalar quantity, which is the ratio of friction and normal reaction force
B. A force applied to attempt to move a stationary object
C. A force that acts parallel to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact
D. A force acting to oppose the motion of an object through a fluid
10.1.6. Outline different types of drag that can be found in a variety of sporting environments.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.12c:
Outline different types of drag and ways they can be reduced in swimming.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5d.i:
Outline two types of drag that can occur in swimming.
10.1.7. Discuss factors that influence the amount of drag in sports.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.4e: Outline how wave drag can be reduced for a swimmer.
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.8d:
Analyse factors that decrease drag for a road cyclist.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5d.ii:
Suggest how a triathlete (swimming, cycling, running) can overcome drag.
- 21M.1.HL:.tz0.33: What is an example of an athlete reducing form drag? A. A cyclist adopting a low profile...
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.11b:
Using examples, identify types of drag that can be decreased through practice.
- 22M.1.HL:.tz0.33: The diagram shows a cyclist riding in the “top tube safe” position. Why does a cyclist use this...
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22M.2.HL:.tz0.10e:
Using examples, describe how three different types of drag can be reduced in swimming.
10.1.8. Annotate a free-body diagram showing the direction of relevant forces acting on an athlete or object in sports.
- 19M.1.HL:.tz0.31: What is the relevant force acting on the athlete identified as X in the diagram? A. Ground...
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.6b:
The diagram shows a hockey player dribbling.
Identify the forces A and B in the diagram.
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18N.1.HL:.tz0.33:
Which force is identified by X in the free body diagram below?
[Source: ID 37607299 © Patrimonio Designs Limited | Dreamstime.com]
A. Air resistance
B. Gravity
C. Ground reaction force
D. Friction
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.4d:
The diagram shows a cyclist.
[Source: elmm/Vector Images/Shutterstock]
Label the three forces: A, B, and C.
A.
B.
C.
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.33:
Which force is represented by the arrow in the free-body diagram?
[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2019]
A. Body weight
B. Ground reaction
C. Air resistance
D. Friction
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.2a: The diagram shows the forces acting on a high jumper. State the forces labelled A, B,...
