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The diagram shows two different forces acting on a cyclist riding a bicycle. The total mass of the cyclist and the bicycle is 120.0 kg. Based on this information, what is the acceleration of the cyclist?

The diagram shows two different forces acting on a cyclist riding a bicycle. The total-example-1
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Answer:

0.55 m/s²

Explanation:

Fnet = 150 N - 84 N = 66 N

a = Fnet/m = (66 N) / (120 kg) = 0.55 m/s²

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