Physics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1118486897
ISBN 13: 978-1-11848-689-4

Chapter 4 - Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Page 118: 89

Answer

$t_{min}=8.73s$

Work Step by Step

1) Find the acceleration $a$ The person is pulled up by tension force $T$, which is opposed by the person's weight $mg$. As the movement has acceleration $a$, we have $$T-mg=ma$$ As $T_{max}=569N$, $mg=520N$ and $m=\frac{520}{9.8}=53kg$, we find $a_{max}$ $$a_{max}=\frac{T_{max}-mg}{m}=0.92m/s^2$$ 2) Find $t_{min}$ We have $a_{max}=0.92m/s^2$, $v_0=0$ and cave's depth $y=35.1m$ $$y=v_0t+1/2at^2=1/2at^2$$ $$t_{min}=8.73s$$
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