A highly resilient material quickly retains its original shape after an impact whereas a less resilient material may take some time to return to its initial configuration. Thus, highly resilient materials tend to be used to protect areas of the body that may be subject to repeated impacts during an activity. Which of the following types of protective equipment is usually constructed of a highly resilient material?

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Shin pads are usually constructed of highly resilient material as they need to quickly retain their shape after an impact to protect the shins from repeated hits during activities such as soccer or field hockey. Cycling helmets may also have some degree of resilience, but they are designed primarily to absorb and distribute the force of an impact rather than to retain their shape. Scrum caps and shock tops are not typically constructed of highly resilient materials.

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