A cyclist is negotiating a circular track of radius 30 m. If the cyclist's speed is 15 m/s, what is the net force acting on the cyclist if the mass of the cyclist is 60 kg?
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A cyclist is negotiating a circular track of radius 30 m. If the cyclist's speed is 15 m/s, what is the net force acting on the cyclist if the mass of the cyclist is 60 kg?
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Centripetal force F_c = mv²/r = 60 kg * (15 m/s)² / 30 m = 180 N.
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Q: A cyclist is negotiating a circular track of radius 30 m. If the cyclist's speed is 15 m/s, what is the net force acting on the cyclist if the mass of the cyclist is 60 kg?
Solution: Centripetal force F_c = mv²/r = 60 kg * (15 m/s)² / 30 m = 180 N.
