Question

Draw a free-body diagram of the pedal-arm assembly from a bicycle with the pedal arms int he horizontal position and dimensions as shown in the figure below. (Consider the two

arms,pedals, and pivot as one piece.) Assuming a rider-applied force of 1500N at the pedal,determine the torque applied to the chain sprocket and the maximum bending moment and torque in the pedal arm. Note that a Solid works model of this problem is available for download if you'd like to refer to it.

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