IGNOU PHE 1 BPHE 101 2026 - What is the maximum torque exerted by a person riding a bik

Question

What is the maximum torque exerted by a $60 \text{ kg}$ person riding a bike, if the rider puts all his weight on each pedal when climbing a hill? The pedals rotate in a circle of radius $17 \text{ cm}$ .

10 Feb 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 235

The maximum torque exerted by the rider on the bike pedal when climbing a hill occurs when the rider applies the maximum force. Torque is the rotational equivalent of force and can be calculated using the formula: [ T = F \times r ] where ( T ) is the torque, ( F ) is the force applied, and

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