Question

You are riding a bicycle. If you apply a forward force of 172 n, and you and

the bicycle have a combined mass of 51 kg, what will be the forward
acceleration of the bicycle? (assume there is no friction. )
o a. 3. 37 m/s2
b. 1. 67 m/s2
c. 1. 85 m/s2
d. 0. 30 m/s2

Answer 1

a. 3.37 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

F = ma

a = F/m = 172N / 51kg = 3.37 m/s²