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When a bicycle is in motion, the force of friction exerted by ground on the two wheels is such that, it acts :

A

in the backward direction on the front wheel and in the forward direction on the rear wheels.

B

in the forward direction on the front wheel and in the backward direction on the rear wheels.

C

in the backward direction on both the front and the rear wheels.

D

in the forward direction on both the front and the rear wheels.

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