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An athelet always runs before jumping to gain momentum.This helps in jumping higher and longer as the rate of change of momentum becomes less and that is why he can jump higher and longer with the same amount of force.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIts to build up forward momentum so that when they jump they already have a forward motion that would be greater than that of a jump made from standing in one spot. You need forward momentum to get a good long jump and the best way is to have a running start.
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An athlete always runs before jumping to gain momentum. This helps in jumping higher and longer as the rate of change of momentum becomes less and that is why he can jump higher and longer with the same amount of force.
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∙ 13y agoTo gain momentum and to increase his acceleration.
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∙ 14y agoSo that you can get enough speed to take off and jump into the pit.
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∙ 14y agoTo get momentum in your jump and fly forward
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∙ 13y agoBecause if they didn't, the highest high jump would be like 5 feet and the longest long jump would be around 7. It would also be more boring
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∙ 13y agoHe's generating momentum. The faster he's going when he jumps, the farther he'll be able to jump before gravity brings him back down.
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∙ 7y agoMore speed creates more momentum. Which in turn (hopefully) creates a longer jump.
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∙ 7y ago"momentum"
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Why does an athlete run certain distance before taking a long jump?
Its to build up forward momentum so that when they jump they already have a forward motion that would be greater than that of a jump made from standing in one spot. You need forward momentum to get a good long jump and the best way is to have a running start.
Where will olympic long jump take place 2012?
Long JumpIt is taking place in the Olympic Stadium.
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A Person sitting in a moving car fall forward , when the car stops suddenly. Athlete run some distance , before taking a long jump.
How long before you can jump rope after a broken ankle?
When it's healed...
What is the farthest jump for the long jump?
There are two track and field events. The long jump, and the triple jump.
How long do the Olympic athletes train?
Well it all depends. Because if you are a good athelete then you don't have to train for so long
What is the purpose of long jump?
There are only 3 things you need to think of when jumping, all others require training and practice. Luck alos comes in handy (winds, perfect boards, etc.) # Jump as far forwards you can regarding of the position you land. # Jump on the board of maximum length # Count (usually 8) strides
Previous long jump holder before mike Powell?
Bob Beamon
How long has Kelly Holmes been an athelete?
Kelly has been a athlete for over 15 years it is true
Can you be smoshed if you jump into the San Andreas fault?
yes.... but you will be long dead before you get smoshed.
Does long jump give you shin splints?
Yes,it can. If you strech after AND before it defintely wont.
A track star in the long jump goes in to the jump at 12 m per s and launches herself at 20 degrees above the horizontal How long is she in the air before returning to earth?
9.2m
