A bicycle mechanic is checking a road bikes chain. He applies a 45 N force to a

Question:

A bicycle mechanic is checking a road bike’s chain. He applies a 45 N force to a pedal at the angle shown in Figure P8.10 while keeping the wheel from rotating. The pedal is 17 cm from the center of the crank; the gear has a diameter of 16 cm. What is the tension in the chain?

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