Calculating Velocity of a 10kg Bicycle Down a 150m Hill

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To calculate the velocity of a 10kg bicycle rolling down a 150m hill with no energy losses, the principle of energy conservation can be applied. The potential energy at the top of the hill converts entirely into kinetic energy at the bottom. The formula for potential energy is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height. The kinetic energy at the bottom is given by KE = 0.5mv². By equating the potential energy at the top to the kinetic energy at the bottom, the velocity can be determined.
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Hi, i am confused with where to start with.


A cyclist is on a bicycle with a mass of 10kg rolls down a hill 150m high. with zero losses what is the velocity of the bike at the bottom of the hill?

could some one please send me in the right direction with formulas
 
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Zero losses -> use energy conservation?
 
tuttyfruitty said:
Hi, i am confused with where to start with.


A cyclist is on a bicycle with a mass of 10kg rolls down a hill 150m high. with zero losses what is the velocity of the bike at the bottom of the hill?

could some one please send me in the right direction with formulas

Welcome to the PF.

Please use mfb's hint to show some effort on your question.
 

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