When a bicycle is in motion, the force of friction exerted by the ground on the two wheels is such that it acts

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  • A

    In the backward direction on the front wheel and in the forward direction on the rear wheel

  • B

    In the forward direction on the front wheel and in the backward direction on the rear wheel

  • C

    In the backward direction on both front and the rear wheels

  • D

    Both $(a)$ and $(c)$

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