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How does a cat not hurt itself on jumping or falling from a height?

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It has soft skin so when it falls, it won’t get hurt
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It spreads its legs wide apart and increases air drag
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It brings its legs closer so that force is evenly distributed when it lands
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It uses its tail to save itself
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Solution

The correct option is B It spreads its legs wide apart and increases air drag
Cats use air drag to save themselves from getting hurt on falling or jumping from a height. Increasing air drag effectively reduces the speed with which a falling object reaches the ground, thereby causing less damage. Cats increase air drag by spreading their legs wide apart such that the overall surface area increases.

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