Multiple choice general knowledge

When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

When walking downhill, your knees must absorb significantly more force due to gravity and the braking motion required to control your descent. Biomechanics studies confirm that knee pressure can reach approximately 3-4 times body weight during steep downhill walking.

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