alleryIn sprint races, wind assistance is negative for what?
AA tailwind
BA headwind
CStill air
DA crosswind
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A headwind
1. Wind assistance is recorded with a sign.
2. A tailwind helps the runner, so it is positive.
3. A headwind slows the runner, so it is negative.
_Source: Wikipedia, Negative number, Sport_
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