When Running and Jumping to Score, a Basketball Player Seems

question 76

Multiple Choice

When running and jumping to score, a basketball player seems to "hang" in the air because

• A) his or her acceleration is zero.
• B) his or her horizontal velocity is quite small.
• C) both components of motion are zero.
• D) his or her vertical velocity is quite small.
• E) levitation is possible with practice.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells in the nose involved in detecting odors and converting them into signals sent to the brain.

The Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of hearing.

Embodied Cognition

The theory suggesting that aspects of cognition are shaped by the body's interactions with the environment.

Kinesthesia

Refers to the sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.