Question

Give reason:

(b) An athlete always runs some distance before taking a jump.

Answer 1

Reason

1. Before taking a long jump, an athlete runs a specific distance to create momentum that will assist them in covering a longer distance due to the inertia.
2. The inertia of motion aids an athlete in gaining the momentum necessary for a long jump and the athlete continues to remain in the state of motion.
3. The gain in momentum refers to a rise in velocity because momentum combines mass and velocity.
4. The greater the jump, the faster will be the athlete's velocity.