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Chapter 5 - Simple Biomechanics

This document outlines questions and tasks related to biomechanics for the Cambridge IGCSE PE syllabus, focusing on levers, forces, and their applications in physical activities. It includes diagrams to be drawn, examples to be provided, and explanations of various forces acting on athletes during different movements. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for students preparing for their examinations in physical education.

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Chapter 5 - Simple Biomechanics

This document outlines questions and tasks related to biomechanics for the Cambridge IGCSE PE syllabus, focusing on levers, forces, and their applications in physical activities. It includes diagrams to be drawn, examples to be provided, and explanations of various forces acting on athletes during different movements. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for students preparing for their examinations in physical education.

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Chapter 5 – Simple Biomechanics

This document contains every Cambridge IGCSE PE past paper question and mark-scheme since the
introduction of the latest syllabus in 2019.

1)a) Draw a second class lever and label the fulcrum, resistance and effort. (2)

b) Describe an example of when a second class lever is used in a named physical activity. (1)

Physical activity -
Example -

2) Draw a simple diagram of a third class lever. Identify the position of the fulcrum, resistance and effort.
(2)

3) Describe one example of a third class lever in the body. (1)


4) State what is meant by each of the following terms: (3)

Force -
Mass -
Acceleration -

5) The photograph shows an athlete in a jumping event.

Explain how two named forces act on the athlete during the jumping event. (4)

Force 1 -
Explanation -

Force 2 -
Explanation -
6) Draw and label a diagram of a second class lever. (2)

7) The diagram shows a performer kicking a ball.

a) State what is meant by the term force. (1)

b) Name two forces and explain how each force acts on the ball when it is in the air. (4)

Name of force 1 -
Explanation -

Name of force 2 -
Explanation -

8) The photograph shows a sprinter holding the set position.

Identify three forces acting on a sprinter when starting to run. (3)

1-
2-
3-

9) The diagram shows a skilled badminton player about to hit a shuttlecock. The badminton player uses
levers when hitting the shuttlecock.
a) State two components of a lever. (2)

1-
2-

b) Explain how two forces act on the shuttlecock when it is moving through the air. (2)

1-

2-

10) The diagram shows a performer standing on their toes ready to dive from a diving board.
a) State the class of lever used to achieve this position. Draw a labelled diagram of this class of lever. (3)

Class of lever -

b) Explain how two named forces act on the performer during their dive. (4)

Force 1 -
Explanation -

Force 2 -
Explanation -

11) The diagram shows an example of plantar flexion.


a) Sketch and label a diagram of the class of lever used in the movement from A to B. (2)

b) Identify the class of lever shown in your diagram. (1)

12) The diagram shows a sprinter at the start of a race.

Identify two forces and explain how each force acts on the sprinter as they start the race. (4)

Force 1 -
Explanation -

Force 2 -
Explanation -
13) The photograph shows a cyclist travelling at speed in a road race.

Explain the effect of three named forces acting on the cyclist. (6)

Force 1 -
Explanation -

Force 2 -
Explanation -

Force 3 -
Explanation -
14) State how force can be calculated. (2)

15) Draw and label a diagram of a third class lever. (2)

16) Describe an example of a third class lever in the body. (1)

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