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Is large brake on a bicycle wheel more effective than a small one ? Explain

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No the large brake on a bicycle wheel is not more effective than a small one because the force of friction is independent of the surface area of contact . However chances of failure of brake decrease when area of contact is larger Therefore , large brakes are perferred .
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