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How Do Bicycles Stay Upright?
Ever heard the phrase “as easy as riding a bike?” Well, the truth is for a bicycle to function, complex physics comes into play, and this mechanism isn’t completely understood. While riding a bike seems straightforward, the science behind how a bicycle maintains stability is more complicated.
Initially, scientists thought that gyroscopic forces and the caster effect (like the trail of a shopping cart wheel) were the driving forces. However, studies have shown bikes can remain stable even without them. The exact interplay of factors like bike design, rider input, and forward motion to achieve stability remains a subject of research and debate.
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