A cyclist rides a bicycle in a straight line on a horizontal road. The cyclist produces a forward driving force of 180 N.
The frictional force between the bicycle tyres and the road is 40 N, and the air resistance acting on the cyclist and bicycle is 110 N.
What is the resultant force acting on the cyclist and bicycle?
30 N30\text{ N}30 N
150 N150\text{ N}150 N
180 N180\text{ N}180 N
330 N330\text{ N}330 N
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.