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When a bicycle is in motio, the force of friction exerted by the 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 wheel

B

In the forward direction on the front wheel and in the backward direction on the rear wheel

C

In the forward direction on both front and the rear wheels

D

None of these.

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A
The rear wheel moves by the force communicated to it by pedalling while front wheel moves by itself. So, when pedalling a bicycle, the force exerted by the rear wheel on ground makes the force of friction act on it in the forward direction.
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