Calculate Maximum Momentum of Pelle Cycling up a Hill

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum torque (momentum) Pelle can exert while cycling up a hill. Pelle, weighing 68 kg, applies force through pedals with a radius of 0.18 m. The incorrect calculations presented initially led to a torque value of approximately 667.76 N, while the correct torque should be 120 Nm. The formula for torque, M = r × F, is emphasized as crucial for solving this problem.

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Pelle who weights 68 kilos, cycles up a steep hill. He stands up and pushes all his weight on the pedals. Pedals moves in a circle with the radie 18cm. Which is the biggest momentum he can affect the pedals with

Well my answer is wrong but this is how I did
Because I don't know the answer I take

m2= 9,82*(0,18)^2 = 0,318168/6,67*10^-11 = 4770134933
Which is the second mass

M1 = His weight 68kg

Then I take 68*4770134933 =3,24691754^10*-11 * 6,67*10^11 = 21,635424
and then I finely dived it which is 21,635424/0,18^2 = 667,76 N

I get but it's not right answer should be 120Nm please help me !
 
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The unit of moment of a force (often called torque) is Nm, and the equation:
[tex]\mathbf{M} = \mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{F}[/tex]

This problem has little to do with gravitation.
 

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