An Athlete Is Considering Making a Change to His or Her

question 89

Multiple Choice

An athlete is considering making a change to his or her diet in the next two weeks. According to the Stages of Change Model, what stage is the athlete currently in?

• A)Precontemplation
• B)Contemplation
• C)Preparation
• D)Action

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Definitions:

Tooth Contact Pattern

The intermesh contact surfaces between a pair of mating gears; usually no-load tested using machinist’s (Prussian) blue or other semifluid test media.

Crown Gear

A large disc-shaped gear usually driven at right angles by a smaller pinion gear. It alters the torque path direction in a final drive carrier by 90 degrees, so that a longitudinal drive shaft can deliver transverse torque to the driving wheels.

Backlash

The gapping or play between mating gear teeth usually measured with thickness gauges or a dial indicator.

Fatigue-Type Failures

Failures in materials or components that occur due to repetitive stress or strain over time, leading to cracks or breaks.