Figure P10.18 shows the drive train of a bicycle thathas wheels 67.3 cm in diameter and

Chapter 10, Problem 18

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Figure P10.18 shows the drive train of a bicycle thathas wheels 67.3 cm in diameter and pedal cranks17.5 cm long. The cyclist pedals at a steady cadence of76.0 rev/min. The chain engages with a front sprocket15.2 cm in diameter and a rear sprocket 7.00 cm indiameter. Calculate (a) the speed of a link of the chainrelative to the bicycle frame, (b) the angular speed ofthe bicycle wheels, and (c) the speed of the bicycle relativeto the road. (d) What pieces of data, if any, are notnecessary for the calculations?

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