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Why is it difficult to move a bike with its brakes on ?

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When the brakes of a bik are on its wheels cannot rotate They will simply skid Thus rolling friction will be converted into sliding friction which is comparatively larger . Hence it friction which is comparatively larger Hence it becomes difficult to move the bike .
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