Tightrope walkers walk with a long flexible rod in order to
A) allow both hands to hold onto something.
B) increase their total weight.
C) lower their center of mass.
D) move faster along the rope.

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Tightrope walkers use a long flexible rod to lower their center of mass, which increases their stability on the rope by spreading out their mass and making it easier to balance.

Tightrope Walkers Walk with a Long Flexible Rod in Order