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ch4aika [34]
3 years ago
5

Why do the track runners start at different positions on the track?

Physics
2 answers:
barxatty [35]3 years ago
6 0
The size of each lane is different so they have to start at different spits so the distance they run is the same
solniwko [45]3 years ago
5 0
Each lane is a different length for one lap. For example, the inside is shorter than than the outside.
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