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प्रश्न
Explain why, a runner presses the ground with his feet before he starts his run.
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उत्तर
A runner presses the ground with his feet before he starts his run to receive a large reaction force by the ground on which he exerts an action force, in the forward direction. In this way, he can gain a great speed.
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