6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics)
Forces & Kinematics
Problem 4.94a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionTwo rock climbers, Paul and Jeanne, use safety ropes of similar length. Jeanne's rope is more elastic, called a dynamic rope by climbers. Paul has a static rope, not recommended for safety reasons.
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(a) Jeanne (Fig. 4–72) falls freely about 2.0 m and then the rope stops her over a distance of 1.0 m. Estimate how large a force (assume constant) she will feel from the rope. (Express the result in multiples of her weight.)
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