Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update, Hybrid Edition (with Enhanced WebAssign Multi-Term LOE Printed Access Card for Physics)
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.6CQ
In some motorcycle races, the riders drive over small hills and the motorcycle becomes airborne for a short time interval If the motorcycle racer keeps the throttle open while leaving the hill and going into the air, the motorcycle tends to nose upward. Why?
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