Originally Posted by 63rickert

That is the most common form of the physics equation.

I expected there would be someone picking nits to no purpose. The word force has a variety of English language meanings, the physics meaning is perfectly clear.

No one is ever going to understand the mechanics of pedaling if they don't understand the physics. You can understand the physics intuitively or practically while never knowing the formula. If you can apply the formula you will understand lots. Try. Just try. Or attempt to score points online and know nothing. Suit yourself.