The Physics of Rock Climbing
Authors: Hallie Snowman, Jim Overhiser, Arthur Woll
Special thanks to Jean Amodeo, technical advisor/climbing buddy.
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Abstract: When rock climbing, anchors are used to guide and support a rope attached to the climber. It is critical to set up anchors so that in the event of a fall, the forces generated on the anchor will not cause it to fail. Students design and optimize various anchor systems to support a “climber” represented by a 10 N weight.
