In a bicycle the pedals drive the chain wheel which is


In a bicycle, the pedals drive the chain wheel, which is connected by means of a chain to the cogwheel, a small wheel attached to the rear wheel. In a certain bicycle, the radius of the chain wheel is 12.0 cm, the radius of the cogwheel is 4.0 cm, and the radius of the rear wheel is 66.0 cm. At what rate must the cyclist be pedalling in order for the bicycle to have a forward speed of 10.0 m/s?

A: 48.2 rpm

B: 16.1 rpm 

C: 12.1 rpm 

D: 24.1 rpm

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