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Yes, it will prevent you from gaining or maintaining speed without putting in more effort (energy). But it will help you to stop quicker.

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Q: How can friction be bad when riding a bike?
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What forces are acting when you are riding and then thrown from your bike?

The forces acting on the bike is gravity, air resistance and friction.


What three forces do you exert while riding a bike?

applied, normal, and friction


What force do you have to overcome when riding a bike?

Friction - several different kinds - and inertia. If riding uphill, also gravity.


Why is riding a bike rolling friction?

Because the portion of tire touching the ground is not moving relative to the ground.


Name 2 ways that friction is helpful when riding your bike?

Friction lets the drive wheel push you forward, and allows your brakes some bite. Friction make it possible to hold on to the bars. Friction lets you steer.


Which are 5 activities that require friction?

riding a bike walking siting down riding a roller coaster sledding skiing grating food pretty much anything


If you were riding a bike where would you need a lot of friction?

Between ground and tires and between brake pads and moving surface.


When is friction useful?

Friction Is Useful For Lots Of Things Like Walking Or Riding a Bike


Which parts of a bike use friction?

The brakes use friction to stop the bike and the tyres use friction to grip the road.


Is riding a bike mechanical?

is a bike mechanical


How do you say riding a bike in German?

In German, you say "Fahrrad fahren" to mean riding a bike.


When might riding a bike have an advantage over flying in an airplane?

riding a bike can have an advantage over a plane because if you don't want to pay money than a bike is better and that riding a bike gives you cardio.