Motocross

We're Tamera, Tara, and Samantha and we love motocross! We especially love the thrill of a breathtaking motocross jump and wanted to learn more about nailing a safe landing. We noticed that experienced racers try to land jumps with both wheels. Our question: How does my body position affect my jumps?

How would you investigate this question?
Landing a jump safely is very important in motocross racing, so develop an investigation that addresses the question about how the rider should position her body during a jump. Also think about what factors shouldn't be varied during the test, such as speed, or type of bike. Don't forget to develop a scheme for judging the jumps as good, bad, or otherwise. Describe your investigation in your notebook and discuss it with your teacher, or go to Motocross to check out Tamera, Tara, and Samantha's investigation.