P3.1.5 - Your Sports (Reaction Times) Flashcards
1
Q
The way a ball moves through the air when it is thrown is called…
A
Projectile motion
2
Q
Which piece of technology can we use to see if a tennis ball goes out of bounds?
A
A high speed camera
3
Q
What is meant by reaction time?
A
The time it takes the brain to process a signal into an action.
4
Q
When is human reaction time a disadvantage?
A
When playing sports (goal keepers)
When timing experiments
When timing 100 m sprints.
5
Q
How quick is human reaction time?
A
0.2 seconds
6
Q
How can we use technology to time experiments accurately?
A
We can use electronic timers.
7
Q
Human reaction times add ________ to experiment results.
A
uncertainty
