Calculate Maximum Momentum of Pelle Cycling up a Hill

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Pelle, weighing 68 kg, is cycling up a steep hill and applying maximum force on the pedals, which have a radius of 18 cm. The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum torque he can exert on the pedals, with the correct answer being 120 Nm. The initial calculations presented were incorrect, as they misapplied the principles of torque and gravitational force. The formula for torque, M = r × F, is emphasized as crucial for solving the problem accurately. Understanding the correct application of this formula is essential for determining the maximum momentum Pelle can achieve while cycling uphill.
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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:
\mathbf{M} = \mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{F}

This problem has little to do with gravitation.
 
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