Problem 19. A bicyclist descends a steep hill having uniform slope. She does not pedal and applies only the rear brake. The rider and bicycle weigh 120 lb with center of gravity at point C. Is it possible to descend the hill with uniform speed, and if so, what brake force Q is needed? The coefficient of friction between the tire and pavement is 1.1, and between the brake pad and wheel rim is 0.7, a = 10º. Answer: Q= 16.03 lb. rear brake detail 13 in. 13 in. _wheel axle 14 in. 16 in. 20 in. 28 in. 14 in. B

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A bicyclist descends a steep hill having uniform slope. She does not pedal and applies only the rear brake. The rider and bicycle weigh 120lb with center of gravity at point c. Is it possible to descend the hill with uniform speed, and if so, what brake force Q is needed? The coefficient of friction between the tire and pavement is 1.1, and between the brake pad and wheel rim is 0.7, a= 10 .
 
Problem 19. A bicyclist descends a steep hill having
uniform slope. She does not pedal and applies only the rear
brake. The rider and bicycle weigh 120 lb with center of
gravity at point C. Is it possible to descend the hill with
uniform speed, and if so, what brake force Q is needed?
The coefficient of friction between the tire and pavement is
1.1, and between the brake pad and wheel rim is 0.7, a =
10º.
Answer: Q= 16.03 lb.
rear brake
detail
13 in.
13 in.
_wheel axle
14 in.
16 in.
20 in.
28 in.
14 in.
B
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 19. A bicyclist descends a steep hill having uniform slope. She does not pedal and applies only the rear brake. The rider and bicycle weigh 120 lb with center of gravity at point C. Is it possible to descend the hill with uniform speed, and if so, what brake force Q is needed? The coefficient of friction between the tire and pavement is 1.1, and between the brake pad and wheel rim is 0.7, a = 10º. Answer: Q= 16.03 lb. rear brake detail 13 in. 13 in. _wheel axle 14 in. 16 in. 20 in. 28 in. 14 in. B
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