A bicycle chain consists of a series of small links, where each is 12 mm long between the centres of the pins (see figure). You might have to observe a bicycle chain and observe its construction. The pedal crank arm has a length L = 162 mm centre to centre as shown and the sprocket (toothed gearwheel) radius R = 90 mm.   1.1       Calculate the tensile force T in the chain due to a force F = 800 N applied to one of the pedals.                                                                                                                /4/ 1.2       Calculate the average shear stress τ in the pins.

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A bicycle chain consists of a series of small links, where each is 12 mm long between the centres of the pins (see figure). You might have to observe a bicycle chain and observe its construction. The pedal crank arm has a length L = 162 mm centre to centre as shown and the sprocket (toothed gearwheel) radius R = 90 mm.

 

1.1       Calculate the tensile force T in the chain due to a force F = 800 N applied to one of the pedals.                                                                                                                /4/

1.2       Calculate the average shear stress τ in the pins.

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