Question

An athlete runs some distance before taking a long jump, why?? plz answer my question...

Answer 1

Answer:

An athlete runs before jumping to gain momentum. Because it helps in jumping higher and longer because of inertia of motion gained due to the motion. 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

To increase the momentum and force this gives him more motion and cause am increase in his jump.Mark me as brainliest.#Boycott China