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A 80kg bicyclist (including the bicycle) is pedaling uphill with a speed increasing at a rate of 2m/s2. The bicyclist is also experiencing a 40N drag. Neglect any friction impeding her motion. She is pedaling on a hill with an incline of 15 degrees.
What is the magnitude of the net force on the bicyclist?
What is the magnitude of the normal force on the bicyclist?
How much force is she generating by pedaling?