Question

A bicycle and rider travel along a road. Which of the following statements is true? a. Only the bicycle rider undergoes a translation.

b. The bicycle wheels rotate and translate the entire bike and the rider
c. Only the bicycle undergoes a translation.
d. Neither the bicycle nor the rider undergoes a translation.

Answer 1

As for me, the true statement is the first one, because the bicycle movement depends only on the rider that sets the trajectory and turns it anywhere person needs and wants it to go. So, the answer is a. Only the bicycle rider undergoes a translation. Do hope it is clear.

Answer 2

Answer;

The bicycle wheels rotate and translate the entire bike and the rider.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Body segment rotations combine to produce linear motion of the whole body or of a specific point on a body segment or implement.

-Joint rotations create forces on the pedals. Forces on pedals rotate crank which rotates gears which rotate wheels. Rotation of wheels result in linear motion of the bicyclist and his bike.Bicycle odometers measure linear distance traveled per wheel rotation for a point on the outer edge of the tire.