9. Suppose that when you ride on your 7.85-kg bike the weight of you and the bike is supported equally by the two tires. If the gauge pressure in the tires is 70.2 lb/in² and the area of contact between each tire and the road is 7.03 cm², what is your weight?

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9... Suppose that when you ride on your 7.85-kg bike the weight of
you and the bike is supported equally by the two tires. If the gauge
pressure in the tires is 70.2 lb/in² and the area of contact between
each tire and the road is 7.03 cm², what is your weight?
Transcribed Image Text:9... Suppose that when you ride on your 7.85-kg bike the weight of you and the bike is supported equally by the two tires. If the gauge pressure in the tires is 70.2 lb/in² and the area of contact between each tire and the road is 7.03 cm², what is your weight?
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