In a basketball game, a player shoots a jump shot.

Which force actually causes the player to jump?

A. the push of the floor on the ball

B. the player pushing down on the floor

C. the floor pushing up on the player

D. the push of the ball on the floor

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Madden Decker

12 October, 16:23

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Finnegan Thomas · Answer 1

B. the player pushing down on the floor

Explanation:

When you jump your legs force down onto the ground causing your body to spring up and jump.

In a basketball game, a player shoots a jump shot.Which force actually causes the player to jump?A. the push of the floor on the ballB. the player pushing down on the floorC. the floor pushing up on the playerD. the push of the ball on the floor