A bike chain can support a tension of no more than 9800 N. The pedal connects to

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A bike chain can support a tension of no more than 9800 N. The pedal connects to a crank 17 cm from the axle, and the gear pulling the chain has a 9.1 cm radius. When riding at a constant speed, with the crank and pedal horizontal, as in Figure P8.12, what is the maximum force that can be applied to the pedal before the chain breaks? 

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780134779218

4th Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones

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