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How does a bicycle stop when its brakes are applied ?

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We are applying a force which opposes the motion of the body. This force is acting opposite to the direction of motion of the body. When we apply the brake then there is a frictional force between the brake and the rim of the cycle. This force opposes the forward motion of the body and hence bicycle stops.

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