Do heavier bicyclists go faster downhill than lighter ones?

Subject: Do heavier bicyclists go faster downhill than lighter ones?

Date: Mon Jan 20 14:36:23 2003
Posted by Keith Jones
Grade level: 4-6 School: Homeschool
City: Sausalito State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1043091383.Ph

Message:


I've often heard that heavier bicyclists go faster downhill than lighter ones. 
I am aware of the falling bodies law of Newton, and this would seem to 
contradict it. It is a widely held belief and I was wondering if there is 
something else going on.

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