A cyclist is riding in a straight line on a flat road. The forward driving force from pedaling is equal in magnitude to the total resistive force acting in the opposite direction.
Which statement describes the motion of the cyclist?
The cyclist speeds up.
The cyclist slows down.
The cyclist moves at a constant speed.
The cyclist stops immediately.
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.