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An athelete runs a certain distance before taking a long jump . Why ?

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In a along jump , the horizontal range `R prop ("initial velocity")^(2)` An athelete runs a certain distance before taking a long jump because velocity acquired by running is added to the velocity of the athelete at the time of jump . Due to it , he can jump over a longer distance .
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  • In each of the following questions a statements of Assertion is given followed by the corresponding statements of Reason of the statements, mark the correct answer. Assertion (A) An athlete runs some distance, before taking a long jump. Reason (R) It is due to inertia of motion

    A
    Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
    B
    Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
    C
    Assertion Is correct but Reason Is Incorrect
    D
    Assertion Is Incorrect but Reason Is correct

  • in the long run

    A
    permanently
    B
    universally
    C
    occasionally
    D
    ultimately

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    B
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