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What are the counter forces acting against the forward force when a cyclist pedals?
What are the counter forces acting against the forward force when a cyclist pedals?
- Friction between the moving parts of the bike
- Friction between the tires and the track (correct)
- Air resistance inside the cycle track
- Force of gravity pulling the bike down
What is required to understand how something gets faster or slower?
What is required to understand how something gets faster or slower?
- Understanding of forces (correct)
- Awareness of weather conditions
- Knowledge of speed limits
- Information about cycling techniques
Why does the speed of the bike remain constant when the forward force and counter forces balance out?
Why does the speed of the bike remain constant when the forward force and counter forces balance out?
- Due to the force of gravity
- As a result of balanced forces (correct)
- Because of the cyclist's skillful techniques
- Influence of weather conditions
How can a cyclist change their speed when forces are balanced?
How can a cyclist change their speed when forces are balanced?
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What happens to the counter forces when a cyclist presses harder on the pedals?
What happens to the counter forces when a cyclist presses harder on the pedals?
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