When a bicycle pedal is at the top of its motion, you can exert the greatest torque on the crank by

A. hooking your toes under the pedal and pulling upward.
B. pushing straight forward on the pedal with your foot.
C. pushing straight down on the pedal with your foot.


Answer: B

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