A cyclist intends to cycle up a 8 degrees hill whose vertical height is 175 m. If each complete revolution of the pedals moves the bike 5.5 m along its path, calculate the average force that must be exerted on the pedals tangent to their circular path. Neglect work done by friction and other losses. The pedals turn in a circle of diameter 30 cm. The total mass of the cyclist and their bike is 110 kg.

A cyclist intends to cycle up a 8 degrees hill whose vertical height is 175 m. If each complete revolution of the pedals moves the bike 5.5 m along its path, calculate the average force that must be exerted on the pedals tangent to their circular path. Neglect work done by friction and other losses. The pedals turn in a circle of diameter 30 cm. The total mass of the cyclist and their bike is 110 kg.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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