Newton’s 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley
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Why would it be hard to pedal a 10,000 pound bicycle? This simple explanation shows how Newton’s 3 laws of motion help you ride your bike.
In the Tour De France, Bicycles are designed to be extremely light, and nearly all competitors bicycles today weigh just 6.8 kg or 15 pounds. Why would it be a disadvantage for cyclists in this race to ride heavier bicycles? Use Newtons Laws to explain your answer.
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- Director Candy Kugel
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