1. Changing the Speed:
* Pedaling: Applying force to the pedals increases the bicycle's speed.
* Braking: Applying the brakes decreases the bicycle's speed.
* Gravity: Going downhill increases speed, while going uphill decreases speed.
* Air resistance: The faster you go, the more air resistance you encounter, which slows you down.
2. Changing the Direction:
* Steering: Turning the handlebars changes the direction of the bicycle.
* Leaning: Leaning into a turn helps you maintain balance and navigate curves.
Important Note: Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction. Therefore, changing either the speed or the direction will change the velocity of the bicycle.