Question: A courier uses a bicycle with rear wheel radius 35.6 cm and gear radius 4.00 cm. If a force of 155 N is applied to

A courier uses a bicycle with rear wheel radius 35.6 cm and gear radius 4.00 cm. If a force of 155 N is applied to the chain, the wheel rim moves 14.0 cm.

(a) If the efficiency is 95.0%, what is the ideal mechanical advantage of the wheel and gear?

(b) What is the actual mechanical advantage of the wheel and gear?

(c) What is the force on the pavement applied by the wheel?

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