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5.4 Moments, levers and gears

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Question 3

A bicycle crank is horizontal. A cyclist applies forces of the same size at the pedal, one at a time, in four directions: 30° below the horizontal, 45° below the horizontal, 60° below the horizontal and vertically downwards. Which direction produces the greatest moment about the axle?

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A

At 30° below the horizontal

B

At 45° below the horizontal

C

Vertically downwards

D

At 60° below the horizontal

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