Calculating Velocity of a 10kg Bicycle Down a 150m Hill

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tuttyfruitty
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Hi, i am confused with where to start with.


A cyclist is on a bicycle with a mass of 10kg rolls down a hill 150m high. with zero losses what is the velocity of the bike at the bottom of the hill?

could some one please send me in the right direction with formulas
 
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Zero losses -> use energy conservation?
 
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tuttyfruitty said:
Hi, i am confused with where to start with.


A cyclist is on a bicycle with a mass of 10kg rolls down a hill 150m high. with zero losses what is the velocity of the bike at the bottom of the hill?

could some one please send me in the right direction with formulas

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Related to Calculating Velocity of a 10kg Bicycle Down a 150m Hill

1. How do you calculate the velocity of a 10kg bicycle down a 150m hill?

The velocity of an object can be calculated by dividing its distance traveled by the time it takes to travel that distance. In this case, the distance is 150m and the time can be measured using a stopwatch or by recording the time it takes the bicycle to reach the bottom of the hill. Once you have the time, you can use the equation V = d/t to calculate the velocity.

2. What is the formula for calculating velocity?

The formula for calculating velocity is V = d/t, where V is the velocity, d is the distance traveled, and t is the time taken to cover that distance.

3. How does the mass of the bicycle affect its velocity?

The mass of an object does not directly affect its velocity. However, it does play a role in determining the force required to accelerate the object to a certain velocity. In this case, the mass of the bicycle may impact how quickly it accelerates down the hill, but it will not affect its final velocity at the bottom of the hill.

4. What other factors can affect the velocity of a bicycle down a hill?

Aside from distance and time, other factors that can affect the velocity of a bicycle down a hill include the angle and steepness of the hill, the air resistance, and the friction between the tires and the road surface. These factors can either increase or decrease the velocity of the bicycle.

5. Can the velocity of a bicycle down a hill be greater than the velocity at the top of the hill?

Yes, it is possible for the velocity of a bicycle to increase as it travels down a hill, even if it started at rest at the top of the hill. This is because the force of gravity is acting on the bicycle, causing it to gain speed as it moves down the hill. However, if there are any external forces acting on the bicycle, such as friction, this may limit the maximum velocity it can reach.

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