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Sportsmen use shoes with spikes because of these_______.

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Increase smoothness and sportsmen can have more fun
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Increase the traction between the shoes and the ground
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Decrease the gravitational force between sportsmen and floor
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Increase the traction between the shoes and the ground
Spikes help in giving better grip or traction even in wet conditions and thus enhance the overall control of their movement. The spikes increase the overall contact area thus providing more friction.

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