Explanation
The long pole lowers the tight-rope walker's center of gravity and increases rotational inertia, making it easier to keep the center of gravity directly above the rope for balance. This stabilizes the walker against tipping over.
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The long pole lowers the tight-rope walker's center of gravity and increases rotational inertia, making it easier to keep the center of gravity directly above the rope for balance. This stabilizes the walker against tipping over.