answersLogoWhite

0

When you ride a bicycle, the force of the wheel against the earth causes the earth to push back on the wheel, propelling the bike forward, according to Newton's law of equal and opposite reactions. If the force exerted by the earth is strong enough, it can overcome the inertia of the bike.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why is it harder to ride a bicycle up a hill?

Because you have to overcome gravity on your way up.


Can you ride a bicycle if your license was suspended because of DUI?

yes you can ride a bicycle.


What are the lyrics to Bicycle Race by Queen?

Bicycle Race: Bicycle. (x3) I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like. You say black, I say white. You say bark, I say bite. You say shark, I say hey man. Jaws was never my scene and I don't like Star Wars. You say rolls, I say Royce. You say God, give me a choice. You say Lord, I say Christ I don't believe in Peter Pan, Frankenstein or Superman. All I wanna do is, bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my, bicycle races are coming your way. So forget all your duties oh yeah. Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today. So look out for those beauties, oh yeah. On your marks, get set, go! Bicycle Race! (x3) Bicycle. (x3) I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle, bicycle, bicycle, bicycle race. (Bicycle bell) (Instrumental) You say coke, I say Cain. You say John, I say Wayne. Hot dog! I say cool it man I don't wanna be the president of America. You say smile I say cheese. Cartier, I say please. Income tax, I say Jesus, I don't wanna be your candidate for Vietnam or watergate. 'Cause all I wanna do is....Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. (After first and second time: Hey!) I want to ride my, bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like. I hope you enjoyed it! Queen rox!


Would you like to go for a ride on a bicycle for two"?

"Would you like to ride a tandem bicycle together?"


Where must a bicyclist ride their bicycle if a road does not have a bicycle lane?

If a road does not have a bicycle lane, a bicyclist should ride their bicycle on the right side of the road, following the flow of traffic.


What is bicycling?

It is to ride a bicycle.


What is the name of the song that a man ride a bicycle in that?

Bicycle - Queen


What is the difference between you and the bicycle you ride on?

The difference between you and the bicycle you ride on is that you are a living thing that breathes while the bicycle is a machine classified as a non living thing.


Why is it difficult to ride a bicycle against the direction of wind?

AnswerWhen there is wind, there is a greater force from air resistance on you and your bike.


If you are banned from driving in the UK can you ride a bicycle on UK roads?

You can always ride a bicycle, regardless of your driving license status.


Bicycle is to ride as needle is to?

Poke or thread. Since you ride a bicycle, you would thread or poke a needle.


What is biking?

biking is when you ride a bicycle