The total weight of the bicycle and rider is 160 lb. the location of the combined...

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The total weight of the bicycle and rider is 160 lb. the location of the combined center of mass is shown. The dimensions shown are b =21 in., c = 16 in, and h = 38 in. What is the largest acceleration the bicycle can have without the front wheel leaving the ground? Neglect the horizonal force exerted on the front wheel by the road. HINT: you want to determine the value of the acceleration that causes the normal force exerted on the front wheel by the road to equal zero. A с B h The total weight of the bicycle and rider is 160 lb. the location of the combined center of mass is shown. The dimensions shown are b =21 in., c = 16 in, and h = 38 in. What is the largest acceleration the bicycle can have without the front wheel leaving the ground? Neglect the horizonal force exerted on the front wheel by the road. HINT: you want to determine the value of the acceleration that causes the normal force exerted on the front wheel by the road to equal zero. A с B h

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Solution The total weight of the bicycle and rider is w 160 lb 160 04536 kg 7257 kg The net forc... View the full answer