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

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The maximum height and maximum range reached by an object projected at an angle from a given height doesn't depend on the mass of the object but only on its initial speed and the angle of projection. Therefore, neglecting air drag, the light and heavy drivers will attain the same height and range as they are driving up the ramp at identical speeds.

Two Motorcycle Stunt Drivers, One Light and the Other Much