Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Why middle and outer lanes are preferred in 200 and 400m races?

  1. Instability to body equilibrium at the curves

  2. Centripetal force at the curves

  3. Centrifugal force at the curves

  4. Greater gravitational force at the cruves
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Explanation

In curved races (200m and 400m), runners experience centrifugal force which pushes them outward. Middle and outer lanes have less centrifugal force effect compared to inner lanes, making them preferred for maintaining better balance and speed through curves.

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