Why is landing pit in the long jump event made loose with a bed of sand?

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Solution

Sand comprises small loose particles, so it has a lower density and is softer than a firm concrete surface.
Thus, after a long jump, land on the sand to increase the impact time.
This decreases the force and momentum with which he lands on the ground.

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