Per NCERT, why does a bicycle SLOW DOWN and stop after you stop pedalling?
AGravity pushes it backward
BThe Earth absorbs its momentum
CFriction acts against the direction of motion, decelerating the bicycle until it stops
DAir pressure stops it instantly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Friction acts against the direction of motion, decelerating the bicycle until it stops
Per NCERT §6.3, friction opposes motion + decelerates the bike. The other options misstate the mechanism.
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