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Q: What does a sprinter push of against when starting race?
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Who was the first sprinter in a relay race?

The first sprinter in a relay race is called the leadoff while the last sprinter is called the anchor.


A sprinter of a mass 65.0 kg starts his race by pushing horizontally backward on the starting blocks with a force of 200 N What force causes him to accelerate out of the block?

The force of static friction between the sprinter's foot and the starting block causes him to accelerate out of the block. The static friction force acts forward on the sprinter, helping him overcome the backward force he exerts on the starting blocks.


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Nothing, they fast!


What is the acceleration of a sprinter that runs a race in 12 seconds and finishes the race traveling 24 meters per second?

The sprinter's acceleration is 2 meters per second squared.


What is the starting item to push off in a spint race?

it's called a starting block, it was on our gym quiz and i had to look it up too :)


What is the role of a sprinter in a cycling stage race?

The role of a sprinter is to save his strength to the sprint(s), and there, to beat the other sprinters, earning fame and glory for his team.


What is the farthest level on the game sprinter?

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What is the neurotransmitter that creates the pleasure feeling a sprinter experiences after winning an important race is called?

The neurotransmitter that creates the pleasure feeling a sprinter experiences after winning an important race is called dopamine. Dopamine is associated with feelings of pleasure, reward, and motivation, and is released in response to rewarding stimuli like winning a race.


What is starting point called in a race?

The starting point in a race is called the starting line. The end point of a race is called the finish line.


Who and what do alpine skiers race against?

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Why do sprinters require speed?

Sprinters need speed in order to accelerate quickly out of the starting blocks and reach their maximum velocity in a short amount of time. This allows them to cover the short distance of the race as fast as possible. Developing speed also improves a sprinter's ability to maintain their top speed throughout the race.


Who calls stick during a relay race?

The name of the stick that is used in a relay race is called a baton. However it has a nick name of a "Sprinter's Stick" also.