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The Physics of Rock Climbing
The Physics of Rock Climbing
CLIMBING
Why do I rock climb?
Freedom of the Hills
Fun & challenging
The art, skill, & technique
What is rock climbing?
How does it work?
How is physics applied?
Special equipment
Anchors force vectors
How is physics applied?
Belaying works on friction
How is physics applied?
Rappelling works on friction
How is physics applied?
Climbing must balance forces on body
Supporting Force
Force of Gravity
How is physics applied?
Supporting forces friction & normal force
Normal Force
Friction
How is physics applied?
Technique body position and holds
determine
Normal Force forces Normal Force
Friction
Friction
Normal Force
Normal Force
How is physics applied?
Advanced techniques
Friction
Normal Force
Friction