Old 07-15-12, 11:34 PM
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p=mv ...Its just a simple matter of momentum and velocity - Here's a good link for simple details - I just love how bicycles give us a better understanding of truly important physics...

Lets also not forget I=mrr ...Mass moment of inertia overcoming street surface resistance is why the heavy guy gets to the bottom faster...

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/momentum/u4l1a.cfm


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