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A tightrope walker carries a long pole held across his body. The purpose of the pole is to:

Correct answer D. Keep the centre of gravity vertically above the rope

Explanation

The pole helps keep the walker's centre of gravity over the rope and increases rotational inertia, making balance easier.

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