Question

question 6 of 10 the free - body diagram below shows the forces acting on a bicycle as the rider pedals to the right. the vectors are not drawn to scale. the bicycle has a weight of 700 n and a pedaling force of 325 n. as it moves, it encounters 100 n of air resistance. what is the net force on the bicycle in the x - direction? a. 225 n to the right b. 100 n to the right c. 1025 n to the right d. 425 n to the right

Explanation:

Step1: Define forces in x - direction

Let the pedaling force $F_p = 325$ N (positive as it acts to the right) and air - resistance $F_{ar}=100$ N (negative as it acts to the left).

Step2: Calculate net force in x - direction

The net force $F_{net,x}$ in the x - direction is given by $F_{net,x}=F_p - F_{ar}$. Substitute the values: $F_{net,x}=325 - 100$.
$F_{net,x}=225$ N (positive value indicates the direction is to the right).

Answer:

A. 225 N to the right