Physics of Everyday Phenomena
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Author: W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Brosing Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 37CQ
In what foot position do we exert maximum torque on the bicycle pedal? Explain. (See everyday phenomenon box 8.2.)
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