Question

Which statement is correct?

1. You can exert greater force on the pedalsof a bicycle if you pull up on the handlebars; you will exert smaller force on the pedals of a
bicycle if you push down on the handlebars.
2. All are wrong.
3. You can exert greater force on the pedals of a bicycle if you pull up on the handlebars; you can exert greater force on the pedals of a bicycle if you push down on the handlebars.
4. You will exert smaller force on the pedals of a bicycle if you pull up on the handlebars; you will exert smaller force on the pedals of a bicycle if you push down on the handlebars.
5. You will exert smaller force on the pedals of a bicycle if you pull up on the handlebars; you can exert greater force on the pedals of a bicycle if you push down on the handlebars.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a

Answer 2

1st statement is true

Step-by-step explanation:

Here statement 1 is correct

Let think about it, if you push down the bar then you are lifting your weight off the pedals.

Obviously, this question does not take into account of racing bikes with straps on pedals, where you would push on one side and pull on the other to match your legs are doing, with straps your other leg can pull pedals upward.