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Friction

Question 4 • Mad 2017 Phy Sci B -33 SS

Aria is riding her bike. She is bent slightly over, holding onto her handlebars. She wants to go faster.

Answer
A
She should bend her hips so her head is closer to the handlebars.
B
She should sit straight up on the bike, keeping her arms tight to her body.
C
She should spread her arms wide while sitting straight in her seat.
D
She should flap her arms up and down like a bird.

Explanation

Bending her hips and bringing her head closer to the handlebars makes her body more streamlined. This reduces air resistance, so she can ride faster with less force pushing against her. Sitting upright or spreading her arms creates more resistance, and flapping her arms would not help her bike move faster.

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