Question

14. Which of the following statements correctly defines strength?
(a) The power that helps to lift and carry objects.
-(b) The capacity to move a body part or whole body at a faster rate.
(c) The ability to resist fatigue.
(d) The ability to stretch muscles using external help.​

Answer 1

Strength is correctly defined as the power that helps to lift and carry objects.

• In simple terms, strength is the physical power or energy of a person, which helps in raising of an article.
• Strength encompasses all of the factors like speed, endurance, flexibility, power, etc.
• Speed is the capacity of a body to move it's parts or whole body at a rapid and quick rate.

• Endurance is the capacity to restrain or oppose tiredness.

• Elasticity or extensibility helps in stretching of the body muscles with the help of some external forces.

Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.