When You Jump from an Elevated Position You Usually Bend

question 166

Multiple Choice

When you jump from an elevated position you usually bend your knees upon reaching the ground.By doing this,the contact time is about 10 times more than for a stiff-legged landing and the average force your body experiences is reduced by

• A)less than 10 times.
• B)more than 10 times.
• C)about 10 times.

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