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
THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING
Freedom of the HillsFun & challengingThe art, skill, & technique
Why do I rock climb?
What is rock climbing?
How does it work?
Special equipmentAnchors – 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
How is physics applied?
Force of Gravity
Supporting Force
Supporting forces – friction & normal force
How is physics applied?
Friction
Normal Force
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
How is physics applied?Advanced techniques
Force of Gravity
Friction
Friction
Normal Force
Normal Force
Requires more skill & knowledgePlacing gear / rope dragFall factor / rope stretch
Lead Climbing
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