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why a high jumper prefers landing on sand than land

why a high jumper prefers landing on sand than land

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2 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
4 years ago
When the athlete land , his muscles have to bare a huge pressure.
★ The hard surface of the land increases the amount of pressure levied.
★ This in result can harm the athlete's leg and can lead to fracture.
★ Sand works as a shock absorber which reduces the pressure on his leg.
★ Thus, to counter this pressure, an athlete prefer to land on sand
 
Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 years ago
Dear student 
 high jumper prefers landing on sand than land to increase the time taken in reducing te momentum to zero as time taken is inversely proportional to the force exerted upon that body.
Hope this helps 
Good Luck 

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