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A tightrope walker carries a long pole across the body in order to __________?
A
Prop him up if he falls
B
Spread out his weight and reduce the pressure on the rope
C
Add extra weight to keep the rope tightly stretched
D
To keep the Center of gravity always above vertically above the rope
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A
Prop him up if he falls
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B
Spread out his weight and reduce the pressure on the rope
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C
Add extra weight to keep the rope tightly stretched
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D
To keep the Center of gravity always above vertically above the rope
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Explanation
The pole aids balance by helping keep the center of gravity over the rope.
So the keyed answer is To keep the Center of gravity always above vertically above the rope.
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