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If you didn't have friction everything would be awfully slippery. It'd be hard to hold on to the grips, the tires would spin on the tire, and on the road. Braking wouldn't work. Bolts would come undone etc etc.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoWithout friction, the bike would slide all over the road. Holding on the grips would be very difficult. Keeping feet on platform pedals would be difficult.
These places, and some more, friction is useful.
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∙ 6y agoW/o friction, the tires would slide on the rims and on the road. Holding on to the bars would be difficult.
OTOH the Wheels would spin forever, there'd be no air drag and the saddle would never chafe.
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∙ 14y agoWithout friction the tires would slip all over the road, grips wouldn't stay on the bar and the rider wouldn't be able to stay in the saddle.
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∙ 11y agoW/o friction, the tires would slip on the ground, and against the rims. Handles would be really hard to hold on to and it'd be real easy to slip off the pedals.
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∙ 10y agoFriction lets you steer, accelerate and brake without sliding all over the road. Friction lets you hold on th the grips.
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∙ 8y agoWithout friction, the tires would slide on the rim, and on the ground. Nuts and bolts would shake loose. Your hands would slip off the bar and your feet off the pedals.
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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.
Is did the past tense of do?
Yes it is. I do like riding my bike. I did like riding my bike
How can friction be bad when riding a bike?
Yes, it will prevent you from gaining or maintaining speed without putting in more effort (energy). But it will help you to stop quicker.
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
