Two motorcycle stunt drivers,one light and the other much heavier,ride their motorcycles up and off an inclined ramp at identical speeds.They both rise in the air and land downrange.Neglecting air resistance,the one to attain the greatest height and greatest range is the

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The mass of the drivers will not affect their vertical or horizontal motion, as seen in the equations for projectile motion, which depend only on the initial velocity and angle of launch. Therefore, neglecting air resistance, both drivers will achieve the same maximum height and range.

Two Motorcycle Stunt Drivers,one Light and the Other Much Heavier,ride