An athlete runs some distance before making a long jump to

gain force

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gain acceleration

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gain higher inertia

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Solution

The correct option is C
gain higher inertia

Long jumper runs before jumping to gain larger inertia for motion.

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An athlete runs some distance before a long jump because

a) it helps him to apply large force

b) by running force increase

c) he gains energy

d) to get large inertia of Motion

Why does an athlete run for a distance before taking a jump?

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