SOLUTION: Does the radius of the circle play a part in determining the head start in a normal running track?

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Question 637339: Does the radius of the circle play a part in determining the head start in a normal running track?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ans: Yes, if the race is conducted on a segment of
the track that includes a curve, the racers furthest
from the center are running on a circle segment with
great preimeter than those closer to the center.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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