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Which biomechanical adaptation would most effectively increase movement efficiency for a wheelchair athlete during racing?

Developing lower body strength to increase power
Applying force through the arms to the rim of the wheels
Reducing the weight of the wheelchair to decrease resistance
Using protective gloves to absorb impact from the wheels

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\(B\)

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B is correct: Direct arm force application to wheel rims generates maximum propulsion efficiency.

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A is incorrect: Wheelchair athletes rely on upper body strength, not lower body power.
C is incorrect: Weight reduction helps but isn’t a biomechanical principle of force application.
D is incorrect: Gloves provide protection, not biomechanical movement efficiency.