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When you use the hand brakes on a bicycle what force are you using to change the motion of the bicycle?
There are several force transitions going on in the linkage, but in the actual brake you are using friction to turn speed into heat.
The most important one is friction, but apart from that there's a lot of mucking about with mechanics in order to translate the motion by the hand at the lever into something capable of slowing down a wheel.
There are several forces needed to make a bicycle brake work IRL. But I assume the one you're asking about is FRICTION.
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If a bicycle and a massive truck have a head-on collision upon which vehicle is the impact force greater which vehicle undergoes the greater change in its motion?
which vehicle is the impact force greater? the bicycle.which vehicle undergoes the greater change in its motion? the bicycle
What is the force that can stop a bicycle when the rider applies the brakes?
Friction is the force that stops the bike.
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.
What is an example of a force that decreases motion?
the brakes in your car
Do brakes on a bicycle create friction?
yes. friction is the action of one object's molecules hittings another objects molecules and creating an opposite force to slow the objects that are in motion down
Does a bicycle have to feel a force in the direction of its motion to go around a curve?
Yes, a bicycle needs a centripetal force acting towards the center of the curve to change its direction of motion. This force is typically provided by friction between the tires and the road surface, allowing the bike to maintain its trajectory around the curve without sliding out.
Is motion a force?
Motion is not a force; it is the change in position of an object over time. Force, on the other hand, is a push or pull that can cause an object to move or change its motion. Forces can accelerate, decelerate, or change the direction of motion.
How do you explain a car requires brakes in order to stop with law of motion?
The law of motion states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. In the case of a car, the brakes provide the necessary force to counteract the car's motion and bring it to a stop. Without brakes, the car would continue moving due to inertia.
What is the force that makes you bicycle brakes work?
The force that makes bicycle brakes work is friction. When the brake pads press against the wheel rim or disc, friction is created, which slows down the rotation of the wheel and ultimately stops the bike.
What class lever are bicycle hand brakes?
Bicycle hand brakes function as a class 1 lever. In this configuration, the fulcrum is located between the effort (the force applied by the rider squeezing the brake lever) and the load (the braking force applied to the bicycle's wheels). This setup allows for efficient transmission of force, providing the rider with effective braking power with minimal effort.
What types of change in motion causes acceleration?
Motion is the change of position over time. The rate of change of position is called or speed. Speed combined with its direction is called velocity. The rate of change of velocity is called acceleration. So, motion in which the speed or direction are changing is accelerated motion. The question uses the word cause, which may be confusing. Technically when a force is applied to a mass, there is acceleration. When there is acceleration the velocity changes. If the object was in motion to begin with, it would speed up or slow down or change direction. If the object was at rest, the force would have caused an increase in speed from zero, so it would start moving. Therefore if you think of a causal relationship, it would be more proper to say force causes acceleration, which IS a change in motion. For an example, an easy one is your bicycle. If you pedal, you are applying force. That force cause the bicycle's speed to increase ... acceleration ... and you are in motion. If you apply more force, you will go faster. If you apply the brakes, you will slow down which is also acceleration (because speed is changing). There is only one way to have motion without acceleration and that is to travel at a constant velocity ... constant speed in a straight line. In practice, there is no motion without acceleration for any period of time, because there is always some minute change in speed or direction.
What must be changed in order to change the motion of an object?
To change the motion of an object, one must apply a force to it. The magnitude and direction of the force will determine how the motion changes. More force will cause a greater change in motion, and changing the direction of the force will also change the direction of motion.
