Members: Transport Hitch
The Transport Hitch can be used to tension and hold a load in a limited set of scenarios. It is an interesting study of physics and it helps us to understand the importance of friction. This knot
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Members: Pendulum Physics
Pendulums present an interesting study of physics for rope technicians. A simple pendulum is made up of a point mass suspended by a string or rod of negligible mass. In rope systems, the the mass of the swinging
Members: Mechanical Advantage
This article explores the basic physics concept of a lever. This concept is then used to calculate mechanical advantage in roped systems. Levers Most people will be familiar with the concept of a lever, however it is useful to
Forces and Vectors
Understanding the concept of ‘force’ is key to working with ropes. This article explores this concept and how it may be quantified. Force The term ‘force’ describes the interaction between two objects. It is a vector quantity
Mass and Weight
Two terms that are often used interchangeably in common language are ‘mass’ and ‘weight’. When we truly understand ‘mass’ as a quantity and ‘weight’ as a force, the physics of systems becomes more clear. Mass The mass