Assuming a total mass of 95kg (bicycle plus rider), what must be the cyclist's power output to climb the same hill at the same speed?

To determine the cyclist's power output required to climb the hill at a specific speed, we need to use the concept of work and energy.

The power (P) is defined as the rate at which work is done. In this case, the work done is equal to the change in potential energy (ΔPE) as the cyclist climbs the hill. The equation for calculating work is:

Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (d) x Cosine of the angle (θ)

Since the cyclist is traveling at the same speed, the only change is in potential energy. The potential energy (PE) is given by the equation:

PE = mgh

Where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²), and h is the height of the hill.

To calculate the power output, we need to consider the time it takes to climb the hill. Power is defined as the work done per unit of time:

P = W / t

To solve for the required power output, we need to rearrange the equation to:

P = (mgh) / t

However, we need to know either the time it takes to climb the hill or the height of the hill. Without this information, we cannot determine the exact power output required.

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