A cyclist is travelling at 21 km/h when she sees a stop sign ahead. She applies the brakes and comes to a stop in 15 m. The mass of the cyclist and the bike is 73 kg. a. Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist. b. Determine the coefficient of friction between the road and the bike tires.

A cyclist is travelling at 21 km/h when she sees a stop sign ahead. She applies the brakes and comes to a stop in 15 m. The mass of the cyclist and the bike is 73 kg. a. Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist. b. Determine the coefficient of friction between the road and the bike tires.

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a. Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist.

b. Determine the coefficient of friction between the road and the bike tires.

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