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    Nov 8, 2007, 06:04 PM
    Torque
    What is the maximum torque exerted by a 60 kg perspn riding a bicycle if the person puts all her weight on each pedal when climbing a hill? The pedals rotate in a circle of 18.0 cm?:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
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    Nov 8, 2007, 11:14 PM
    Torque of force about the centre of the circle

    = force times radius.

    In your case, force = weight = mg (where m is mass).
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