A person who weighs 660 N is riding a 76-N mountain bike. Suppose the entire weight of the rider plus bike is supported equally by the two tires. If the gauge pressure in each tire is 8.20 x 105 Pa, what is the area of contact between each tire and the ground? Number i Units

A person who weighs 660 N is riding a 76-N mountain bike. Suppose the entire weight of the rider plus bike is supported equally by the two tires. If the gauge pressure in each tire is 8.20 x 105 Pa, what is the area of contact between each tire and the ground? Number i Units

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