Why an athlete runs some distance before taking a long jump?

He requires larger inertia of motion

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He overcomes inertia of rest

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He gets inertia of direction

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He acquires kinetic energy

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The correct options are
A He requires larger inertia of motion
B He overcomes inertia of rest

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