The Stride of a Horse Would Be Quicker If More

question 7

Multiple Choice

The stride of a horse would be quicker if more mass in its legs were concentrated

• A)in the upper part, nearer the horse's body.
• B)towards its feet.
• C)halfway up its legs.
• D)uniformly all along its legs.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

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