Questions: 4. Determine an equation that would model the foot’s position when the cyclist is traveling 5 km/h. Compare this equation to your equation from question 1 and explain any differences. 5. Use calculus to explain why the rotation velocity of a point on the perimeter of a wheel is the same as the velocity of the pedal. Use examples to support
Please solve subparts 4 and 5.
Introduction: The pedal of a bicycle is attached to a crank arm that revolves when the
pedal is pushed by a person’s foot. As the crank arm turns, it pulls a chain that is
attached to the rear wheel of the bicycle, causing the bicycle to move forward.
A particular bicycle has wheels that are 66 cm in diameter. The radius of the crank arm
is 18 cm. At its lowest point, the pedal is 16 cm above the ground. A person is pedaling
the bicycle such that the crank arm rotates once every second.
Questions:
4. Determine an equation that would model the foot’s position when the cyclist is
traveling 5 km/h. Compare this equation to your equation from question 1 and
explain any differences.
5. Use calculus to explain why the rotation velocity of a point on the perimeter of a
wheel is the same as the velocity of the pedal. Use examples to support your
answer.
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