JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsLaws of MotionJEE Main

**Statement I:** When a bicycle is in motion, the force of friction exerted by the ground on the two wheels is always in the forward direction. **Statement II:** The frictional force acts only when the bodies are in contact.

Answer: (D)

Solution

On the pedalled (driven) wheel, friction does act forward to propel the bicycle; but on the free-rolling (non-driven) wheel, friction can act backward (e.g. while

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