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College Physics (Urone)

College Physics (Urone)

Book edition 1st Edition
Author(s) Paul Peter Urone
Pages 1272 pages
ISBN 9781938168000

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List the energy conversions that occur when riding a bicycle.

When a rider is riding the bicycle, he uses his muscular energy to push the pedals of the bicycle. While pedaling muscular energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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Step 1: Definition of Concepts

Conversion of energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

Step 2: Explain the energy conversions that occur when riding a bicycle

When a rider is riding the bicycle, he uses his muscular energy to push the pedals of the bicycle. While pedaling muscular energy is converted into rotational kinetic energy which is transferred to the wheels of the bicycle due to which the bicycle moves forwards.

Therefore, the bicycle and rider both have kinetic energy.

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