Question

When you apply the brakes, a bicycle stops and
the rims of its wheels become hot. Explain the
reason.​

Answer 1

when you stop, the brakes press down on the Tyre, and tension is made, causing friction therefore resulting gin thermal energy being made and absorbed in the rim of the tire.

Answer 2

Explanation:

It is due to friction between the brakes and Rim of the wheel that it becomes hot.