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THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING

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.

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THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING

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  1. THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING

  2. Why do I rock climb? • Freedom of the Hills • Fun & challenging • The art, skill, & technique

  3. What is rock climbing?

  4. How does it work?

  5. How is physics applied? • Special equipment • Anchors – force vectors

  6. How is physics applied? • Belaying – works on friction

  7. How is physics applied? • Rappelling – works on friction

  8. How is physics applied? • Climbing – must balance forces on body Supporting Force Force of Gravity

  9. How is physics applied? • Supporting forces – friction & normal force Normal Force Friction

  10. How is physics applied? • Technique – body position and holds determine forces Normal Force Normal Force Friction Friction Friction Force of Gravity Force of Gravity Friction Normal Force Normal Force

  11. How is physics applied? • Advanced techniques Friction Normal Force Friction Force of Gravity Normal Force

  12. Lead Climbing • Requires more skill & knowledge • Placing gear / rope drag • Fall factor / rope stretch

  13. Conclusion • If you know the physics behind rock climbing… • Gives you better technique • Keeps you safer …so you can truly enjoy the freedom of the hills.

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