Practice 4.3.1. Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse. with authentic IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
Paper
Level
Question 1
SLPaper 1
What is the displacement of an 800 metre runner who runs two laps of a 400 metre running track and finishes at the same point as he started?
Question 2
HLPaper 2
An alpine skier is descending a steep slope. The diagram below shows the forces acting on the skier during the descent.
1.[4]
Identify the forces acting on the skier as shown in the diagram.
2.[3]
Explain how friction affects the skier's performance during the descent.
3.[2]
Calculate the net force acting on the skier if the gravitational force component along the slope is 600 N, the normal force is 400 N, the frictional force is 150 N, and the drag force is 100 N.
4.[4]
Discuss how the skier can optimize their performance by managing friction and drag forces.
Question 3
SLPaper 1
Which are vector quantities?
I. Momentum
II. Speed
III. Velocity
Question 4
SLPaper 1
Which of the following defines momentum?
Question 5
SLPaper 1
Consider the velocity-time graph of a runner during a 200m race. The graph can be described as follows:
- It starts with an initial positive slope (0-3 seconds)
- This is followed by a steeper positive slope (3-6 seconds)
- Then there's a flat section where the slope is zero (6-9 seconds)
- Finally, there's a negative slope (9-12 seconds)
At which point on the graph is the runner experiencing the greatest acceleration?
Question 6
SLPaper 1
Which one of the following terms is a scalar quantity?
Question 7
SLPaper 1
Which is the equation for force?
Question 8
SLPaper 2
1.[3]
Distinguish between the movement permitted in different types of joints.
2.[4]
Outline the re-synthesis of ATP by the ATP–CP system.
3.[6]
Using examples from team sports, evaluate the concept of the psychological refractory period (PRP).
4.[3]
Describe how cardiovascular drift takes place.
5.[4]
Using an example, analyse conditions for acceleration.
Question 9
HLPaper 2
1.[5]
Using examples, suggest simple notation systems for a football game.
2.[1]
Define Newton’s first law of motion.
3.[5]
Apply methods of minimizing and maximizing friction in a sport.
4.[4]
Explain how Newton’s laws of motion apply in a team sport.
Question 10
SLPaper 1
Consider the velocity-time graph of a runner during a 200m race. The graph can be described as follows:
- It starts with an initial positive slope (0-3 seconds)
- This is followed by a steeper positive slope (3-6 seconds)
- Then there's a flat section where the slope is zero (6-9 seconds)
- Finally, there's a negative slope (9-12 seconds)
At which point on the graph is the runner experiencing the greatest acceleration?