Answer:
The correct option is c. about 1/10 as great
Explanation:
The problem can be understood by the concept of impulse. Impulse is a integral of force.
Impulse = Force × Time
As when we bend our knees upon reaching the ground the time of contact is about 10 times that of a stiff-legged. so,
[tex](Time)_{bend}[/tex] = 10 × Time
So the force will be:
Force = [tex]\frac{Impulse}{(Time)_{bend} }[/tex]
Force = [tex]\frac{Impulse}{10* Time}[/tex]
Force = [tex]\frac{1}{10}[/tex] × [tex]\frac{Impulse}{Time}[/tex]
Hence the force is one tenth of the total as seen by the calculation.