1197Every Day ScienceMedium
Why does a tightrope walker carry a long pole across the body?
ATo reduce the walker's total weight
BTo increase pressure on the rope
CTo increase rotational inertia and improve balance
DTo shorten the rope
Correct answer
C. To increase rotational inertia and improve balance
Explanation
To increase rotational inertia and improve balance is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.