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title: "A person is running on a track. Which of the following forces propels the runner forward?"
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# A person is running on a track. Which of the following forces propels the runner forward?

A person is running on a track. Which of the following forces propels the runner forward?

- **A.** The normal force exerted by the ground on the person
- **B.** The normal force exerted by the person on the ground
- **C.** The force of friction exerted by the ground on the person
- **D.** The force of friction exerted by the person on the ground

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