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Q- The drive train of a bicycle has wheels 67.3 cm in diameter and pedal cranks 17.5 cm long. The cyclist pedals at a steady cadence of 76.0 rev/min. The chain engages with a front sprocket 15.2 cm in diameter and a rear sprocket 7.00 cm in diameter.

(a) Calculate the speed of a link of the chain relative to the bicycle frame.

(b) Calculate the angular speed of the bicycle wheels.

(c) Calculate the speed of the bicycle relative to the road. 

 

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