Question

Why does an athlete run a certain distance before taking a long jump?

Answer 1

Explanation

1. An athlete run a certain distance before taking a long jump to gain momentum for the long jump.
2. The velocity of an athlete increase by running a certain distance before taking a long jump.
3. The increase in velocity increases the momentum of athlete and, athlete develop inertia of motion.
4. When the athletes jump, they already have a forward motion that would be greater than that of a jump made from standing in one spot.