SOLUTION: does the radius of a circle play a part in determining the head start of the racers. why? examples?

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Question 424604: does the radius of a circle play a part in determining the head start of the racers. why? examples?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, because the distance each player runs in one lap (the circumference) is larger when the radius is larger, leading to an unfair race. Therefore the laps are calibrated to eliminate this.