Bicycle Generator
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Why does it become more difficult to pedal a bicycle-powered generator as the load increases?
A bicycle-powered generator is hooked up to a light bulb. The rider pedals the bike, lighting the bulb. A second bulb is added to the circuit, and it becomes harder to pedal. Why does this happen as opposed to having to pedal the bike faster?
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Zargon -
Thank you! Hopefully I remember to come back and give you best answer for that.
i’m no expert here, but i would guess that if you increase the power of one bulb that would be true (increases speed), but adding quantity instead increases the difficulty.
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