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Using brakes slows your speed.

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Breifly describe how applying the brakes to stop a bicycle is an example of force?

The brakes apply force to the wheel, causing friction which stops it.


Which is the best example of friction A. Applying brakes on a bicycle to slow downB. Getting wind in a cell to move forwardC. Putting gas in a car to driveD. Falling apples from a tree to the ground?

applying brakes on a bicycle to slow down. that's friction because when you apply the brakes, the tires of the bicycle slide on the road causing friction on the road from your tires to slow you down faster


Applying the brakes on this bicycle causes it to slow down because the brakes?

Yes, applying the brakes on a bicycle should slow it down. Little squares of rubber are pressed to the metal rimming on the bicylce's wheel when you pull a handle brake, or pedal backwards (depends on if it's an adult bike or children's bike).


What do bicycle brakes do?

Bicycle brakes allow the rider to slow down in a controlled manner and with out undue wear on the tires.


What is the purpose of a brake mount on a bicycle frame?

The purpose of a brake mount on a bicycle frame is to provide a secure attachment point for the brakes, allowing the rider to slow down or stop the bike by applying pressure to the brake levers.


Why do you keep moving forward when you slam on your brakes on a bicycle?

It is your momentum of moving forward that has to be overcome before your brakes can bring the bicycle to a stop.


Bicycle brakes energy conversion?

Brakes turn kinetic energy into heat.


If the car shakes when in drive on an automatic transmission vehicle what could be wrong?

Kinda need more information. Is it just when accelerating, or also when idling in drive? Does it only do it at a certain rpm or speed, or when applying brakes?


What are two of the ways that the velocity of a car can change?

The velocity of a car can change by increasing its speed, such as accelerating when pressing the gas pedal, or by decreasing its speed, such as decelerating when applying the brakes.


Where can a tutorial on how to adjust bicycle front cantilever brakes be found?

A tutorial on how to adjust bicycle front cantilever brakes can be found on Youtube in the form of a video outlining the key steps one should take to adjust the bicycle front cantilever brakes.


Do the brakes on a bicycle need to stop?

THe brakes rarely need to stop. But the brakes can be used to make the bike stop.


What slows the car?

Applying the brakes.