Athlete's Power: Watts in a 5m Rope Climb

Chapter 6, Problem 87

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In the rope climb, a 72-kg athlete climbs a vertical distance of 5.0 m in 9.0 s. What minimum power output was used to accomplish this feat?

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In the rope climb, a 72-kg athlete climbs a vertical distance of 5.0 m in 9.0 s. What minimum power output was used to accomplish this feat?

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Consider the given data as follows.

The mass of the athlete is m = 72 kg.

The vertical distance is d = 5.0 m.

The time is t = 9.0 s.

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Explore the physics behind an athlete's rope climb. Understand the relationship between power, force, and time, and how to calculate the minimum power output an athlete exerts. Witness the interplay of physics principles in evaluating athletic prowess.


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