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When an athlete is running across a field, _________ allow(s) for the person to be propelled forward. (The runner pushes down on the ground, and the ground pushes the person in the opposite direction.) Group of answer choices

Respuesta :

Answer: ground reaction forces

Explanation:

A ground reaction force is the force which acts on the body while the body is resting on the ground or the body hits the ground. The force is exerted by the ground when the body experience a contact with the ground.

According to the given situation, the athlete is running across a ground reaction force against the ground which allows the person to be propelled forward.