Question

question 9 of 10
you are riding a bicycle. you apply a forward force of 150 n, and you and the bicycle have a combined mass of 90 kg. what is the acceleration of the bicycle?
a. 1.25 m/s²
b. 0.60 m/s²
c. 1.75 m/s²
d. 1.67 m/s²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second - law formula

$F = ma$, where $F$ is force, $m$ is mass, and $a$ is acceleration. We need to solve for $a$.

Step2: Rearrange the formula to solve for $a$

$a=\frac{F}{m}$

Step3: Substitute the given values

$F = 150\ N$ and $m = 90\ kg$, so $a=\frac{150}{90}\ m/s^{2}\approx1.67\ m/s^{2}$

Answer:

D. 1.67 m/s²