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Homework Statement
A bicyclist coasts down a 7.0 degree slope at a steady speed of 5.0 m/s. Assuming a total mass of 75 kg (bicycle plus rider), what must the cyclist's power output be to pedal up the same slope at the same speed?
Homework Equations
[tex]P=Fvcos\theta[/tex]
[tex]K=\frac{1}{2}mv^2[/tex]
[tex]F_g=mg[/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
I need to find the net force but since there is presumably no acceleration (constant velocity of 5.0 m/s) the only force is the force to overcome gravity and maintain a constant speed of 5.0 m/s. Correct?
I'm missing a formula somewhere I think. How do I find the force? Once I have that I can determine the Power using the first formula.