Ground Reaction Forces – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Ground Reaction Force (GRF) is defined as: (A) Force applied by muscles on bones (B) Force exerted by the ground on the body in response to contact (C) Force due to gravity pulling downward (D) Frictional resistance of the surface 2. The study of GRF is most relevant in: (A) Astronomy (B) Biomechanics (C) Chemistry (D) Genetics 3. Which law of motion explains ground reaction forces? (A) Newton’s First Law (B) Newton’s Second Law (C) Newton’s Third Law (D) Law of Gravitation 4. The main component of GRF during walking is: (A) Vertical (B) Horizontal (C) Lateral (D) Rotational 5. Vertical GRF is usually expressed in terms of: (A) Body weight multiples (B) Newton per meter (C) Joules (D) Watts 6. During running, peak vertical GRF can reach up to: (A) 0.5 × body weight (B) 1 × body weight (C) 2–3 × body weight (D) 5 × body weight 7. GRF is measured using: (A) Stethoscope (B) Force plate (C) Microscope (D) Spirometer 8. Which component of GRF is responsible for forward propulsion? (A) Vertical (B) Anterior–posterior (C) Medial–lateral (D) Torque 9. Which component of GRF helps control side-to-side balance? (A) Vertical (B) Anterior–posterior (C) Medial–lateral (D) Gravitational 10. In standing still, the vertical GRF is equal to: (A) Zero (B) Body mass (C) Body weight (D) Muscle force only 11. GRF during heel strike in walking shows: (A) Double peak curve (B) Flat constant line (C) Random spikes (D) No measurable force 12. The two peaks of vertical GRF during walking correspond to: (A) Heel strike and toe-off (B) Midstance and swing phase (C) Flight phase and landing (D) None of the above 13. GRF is important in analysis of: (A) Gait (B) Sports performance (C) Rehabilitation (D) All of the above 14. Higher GRFs are usually associated with: (A) Slower movements (B) Softer landings (C) Faster running and jumping (D) Standing posture 15. GRF during running without shoes compared to shoes is usually: (A) Lower (B) Higher (C) Unchanged (D) Zero 16. Which condition can be diagnosed using GRF abnormalities? (A) Diabetes (B) Gait disorders (C) Hypertension (D) Asthma 17. Medial–lateral GRF is highest in: (A) Standing still (B) Sprinting (C) Jumping vertically (D) Swimming 18. GRF data is often normalized to: (A) Velocity (B) Body weight (C) Acceleration (D) Age 19. Which factor can reduce peak GRF in landing? (A) Stiff legs (B) Increased knee flexion (C) Rigid posture (D) Locked joints 20. Excessive GRF can contribute to: (A) Bone fractures (B) Joint injuries (C) Muscle strains (D) All of the above 21. GRF is applied in which rehabilitation method? (A) Balance training (B) Gait retraining (C) Orthotics assessment (D) All of the above 22. The vertical GRF during walking typically shows how many peaks? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four 23. GRF during running usually shows: (A) One peak (B) Two equal peaks (C) Three peaks (D) Flat profile 24. Which of the following surfaces generates higher GRF? (A) Grass (B) Sand (C) Concrete (D) Foam mat 25. Peak GRF in sprinting can reach up to: (A) 1 × body weight (B) 2 × body weight (C) 4–5 × body weight (D) 6–7 × body weight 26. GRF during vertical jumping primarily acts in which direction? (A) Vertical (B) Horizontal (C) Medial (D) Rotational 27. The anterior–posterior GRF has two phases: (A) Braking and propulsion (B) Swing and stance (C) Flight and landing (D) Heel strike and toe-off 28. Which type of shoe reduces vertical GRF peaks? (A) High heels (B) Running shoes with cushioning (C) Barefoot (D) Sandals 29. GRF is essential in determining: (A) Muscle size (B) Joint loading (C) Heart rate (D) Lung volume 30. The magnitude of GRF is influenced by: (A) Speed of movement (B) Body mass (C) Surface stiffness (D) All of the above 31. A high braking force in anterior–posterior GRF may indicate: (A) Efficient gait (B) Over-striding (C) Energy saving (D) Balance stability 32. Vertical GRF at midstance is usually: (A) Less than body weight (B) Equal to body weight (C) Greater than body weight (D) Zero 33. The “impact peak” in GRF occurs at: (A) Midstance (B) Initial heel contact (C) Toe-off (D) Swing phase 34. Which sport shows very high GRF values during landing? (A) Basketball (B) Swimming (C) Cycling (D) Rowing 35. GRF is lowest in: (A) Standing still (B) Running (C) Jumping (D) Sprinting 36. Which GRF component is most associated with slips and falls? (A) Vertical (B) Anterior–posterior (C) Medial–lateral (D) Torque 37. GRF patterns are different in: (A) Children vs. adults (B) Men vs. women (C) Athletes vs. non-athletes (D) All of the above 38. The maximum vertical GRF during walking is usually: (A) Equal to body weight (B) 1.2 × body weight (C) 2 × body weight (D) 3 × body weight 39. GRF is essential for calculating: (A) Center of pressure (B) Blood flow (C) Body temperature (D) Lung capacity 40. Increased cadence in running generally: (A) Increases GRF impact peak (B) Reduces GRF impact peak (C) Has no effect on GRF (D) Eliminates GRF 41. GRF is used in sports science for: (A) Performance enhancement (B) Injury prevention (C) Equipment design (D) All of the above 42. In rehabilitation, GRF feedback helps patients improve: (A) Vision (B) Balance and gait (C) Lung capacity (D) Heart rate 43. Force plates provide GRF data in: (A) One dimension (B) Two dimensions (C) Three dimensions (D) Four dimensions 44. The “propulsive peak” of anterior–posterior GRF occurs during: (A) Heel strike (B) Midstance (C) Toe-off (D) Swing phase 45. Which of these reduces GRF effectively? (A) Hard ground (B) Soft surfaces (C) Heavy footwear (D) Increased mass 46. GRF magnitude is directly proportional to: (A) Time of contact (B) Surface area of foot (C) Acceleration of body (D) Muscle strength 47. In running, shorter ground contact time usually results in: (A) Lower GRF (B) Higher GRF (C) Constant GRF (D) No GRF 48. The variability in GRF signals may indicate: (A) Consistent gait (B) Neuromuscular impairment (C) Normal posture (D) Stable movement 49. Peak braking force in anterior–posterior GRF usually occurs at: (A) Heel strike (B) Midstance (C) Toe-off (D) Flight phase 50. Understanding GRF is crucial for: (A) Physics only (B) Medicine only (C) Biomechanics, physiotherapy, and sports science (D) Chemistry Related Posts:Joint Reaction Forces – MCQsGround Improvement Techniques MCQs CivilElectrophilic Substitution Reaction MCQsMolecular Spectroscopy and Molecularity of a Reaction MCQsNucleophilic Substitution Reaction MCQsOptical Isomerism and Order of a Reaction MCQs