Answer:
The force applied 275 N in a direction parallel to the hill
Explanation:
Newton's second law is adequate to work this problem, in the annex we can see a free body diagram, where the weight (W) is vertical, the friction force (fr) is parallel to the surface and the normal (N ) is perpendicular to it. In general for these problems a reference system is taken that is parallel to the surface and the Y axis is perpendicular to it.
Let us decompose the weight into its two components, the angle T is taken from the axis and
Wx = W sin θ
Wy = W cos T
We write Newton's second law
∑ F = m a
X axis
The cyclist falls at a constant speed, which implies that the acceleration is zero
fr - W sin θ = 0
fr = mg sin θ
fr = 96 9.8 without 17
fr = 275 N
When the cyclist returns to climb the hill, he must apply the same force he has to overcome the friction force that always opposes the movement . The force applied 275 N in a direction parallel to the hill
