Explain why a bicycle chain is oiled rather than painted? (This question is worth two 2 marks)
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Moving engine parts, or bike-chains, can't be painted because the paint would flake off. But they can be oiled and greased to keep out water and Oxygen. ... These don't corrode, so no oxygen or water gets at the Iron below - until the coating is scratched.
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this is because oil reduces friction between chain and stand so that the bicycle can run smoothly
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