Freedom of the Hills Fun & challenging The art, skill, & technique.

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THE PHYSICS OF ROCK CLIMBING

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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

Friction

Friction

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