DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank

Apply methods of minimizing and maximizing friction in a sport.

Analyse the factors that affect drag for a road cyclist.

Using sporting examples, discuss how an athlete can increase and decrease frictional forces to enhance their performance.

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.