Soft foam pit is used for landing during the pole vault

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A soft foam pit is used for landing during the pole vault. The foam pit cushions the landing of the vaulted by:

1. Reducing the friction encountered

2. Reducing the displacement through landing

3. Increasing the friction encountered

4. Increasing the displacement through landing

5. None of the above

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