A cyclist is moving along at an initial speed of 10m/s. As he moves, he experiences a friction force of 60 Newtons, but at the same time is applying a forward push with the pedals. Describe what will happen to the velocity of the bicycle if
a) He applies no force at all with the pedals
b) He applies a force of 70N forwards
c) He applies a force of 60N forwards
d) He applies a force of 50N forwards
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OpenStudy (adi3):
a is that he will eventually stop right?
OpenStudy (welshfella):
thats corrct
OpenStudy (adi3):
b is that he will travel a bit faster
OpenStudy (welshfella):
yes
OpenStudy (adi3):
C is that he will be in a constant speed
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OpenStudy (welshfella):
rigth - because the force = the opposing fractional force
OpenStudy (adi3):
yup, d is that he will get slow and slow and then he will stop
OpenStudy (welshfella):
yes
OpenStudy (adi3):
wow, why did I ask this question then, you should medal me lol
OpenStudy (welshfella):
right!
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