how is it that heavier objects don’t fall faster (e.g. Pisa experiment) , but heavier people go faster downhill on skis or sleds than less heavy people

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Edit: thanks all for your examples!

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Answer 1

Larger mass equals larger kinetic energy .. once an object is in motion it tends to stay in motion…

This is bigger guys can get more speed going down hill over you skinnier guys…

There are other factors at play like length of boards/skis and the additional friction that will offset any speed advantages…