the physics of rock climbing
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THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING. Why do I rock climb?. Freedom of the Hills Fun & c hallenging 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING
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Freedom of the HillsFun & challengingThe art, skill, & technique
Why do I rock climb?
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What is rock climbing?
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How does it work?
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Special equipmentAnchors – force vectors
How is physics applied?
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Belaying – works on friction
How is physics applied?
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Rappelling – works on friction
How is physics applied?
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Climbing – must balance forces on body
How is physics applied?
Force of Gravity
Supporting Force
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Supporting forces – friction & normal force
How is physics applied?
Friction
Normal Force
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Technique – body position and holds determine forces
How is physics applied?
Friction
FrictionFriction
Friction
Normal Force
Normal Force
Normal Force
Normal Force
Force of Gravity Force of Gravity
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How is physics applied?Advanced techniques
Force of Gravity
Friction
Friction
Normal Force
Normal Force
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Requires more skill & knowledgePlacing gear / rope dragFall factor / rope stretch
Lead Climbing
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If you know the physics behind rock climbing…
Gives you better techniqueKeeps you safer
…so you can truly enjoy the freedom of the hills.
Conclusion