Which one of the following best explains the word ‘Biomechanics’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Tanvi films sprinters in slow motion to study how their joints and muscles move during a race.
| Biomechanics (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | the study of how the bodies of living things move, and of the forces on their muscles, bones and joints |
| Example | The cricket academy uses biomechanics to correct the bowling action of young players. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Ishaan studies clouds and winds to predict when the monsoon will reach Kerala. — Incorrect. This is about the study of weather, which is meteorology.
Option 3: Pooja checks how steel bridges carry the weight of heavy trucks. — Incorrect. This is about how bridges and buildings carry loads, which is structural engineering.
Option 4: Farhan studies how plants make their food from sunlight and water. — Incorrect. This is about the study of plants, which is botany.