To a good approximation, the only external force that does work on a cyclist moving on level

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To a good approximation, the only external force that does work on a cyclist moving on level ground is the force of air resistance. Suppose a cyclist is traveling at 15 km/h on level ground. Assume he is using 480 W of metabolic power. 

a. Estimate the amount of power he uses for forward motion. 

b. How much force must he exert to overcome the force of air resistance?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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