Question: A cyclist intends to cycle up a 7.50 hill whose vertical height is 125 m. The pedals turn in a circle of diameter 36.0 cm.

A cyclist intends to cycle up a 7.50° hill whose vertical height is 125 m. The pedals turn in a circle of diameter 36.0 cm. Assuming the mass of bicycle plus person is 75.0 kg,

(a) Calculate how much work must be done against gravity.

(b) If each complete revolution of the pedals moves the bike 5.10 m along its path, calculate the average force that must be exerted on the pedals tangent to their circular path. Neglect work done by friction and other losses.

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