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Big rig myths: bicycle drafting

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In science, it is not good enough to say something is true just because you think it is. You must test it! Conduct a controlled experiment and collect and analyze reliable data. Explore this lesson to see an experiment in action.

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What was the experiment's conclusion about the energy used by a cyclist with and without drafting?

a

lower heart rate, maintain speed longer when drafting the big rig

b

higher heart rate, maintain speed longer when drafting the big rig

c

lower heart rate, maintain speed longer when NOT drafting the big rig

d

higher heart rate, maintain speed longer when NOT drafting the big rig

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