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.

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6 December, 23:16

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.

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Ann Berry · 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 h ope it is clear.