When You Jump from an Elevated Position, You Usually Bend

question 61

Multiple Choice

When you jump from an elevated position, you usually bend your knees upon reaching the ground. By doing this, the time of the impact is about ten times more than for a stiff-legged landing. In this way, the average force your body experiences is reduced by

• A)less than ten times.
• B)more than ten times.
• C)about ten times.

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