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Question
In the following situation identify the agent exerting the force and the object on which it acts. State the effect of the force in case.
An athlete making a high jump to clear the bar at a certain height.
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Solution
The body gets extra force due to the runner's running (speed). Due to this, he can lift his body to the required height. So, here, the person is forced due to his speed. Force is being applied to the person's own body, and due to this force, the person can lift his body.
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