physics Archive
Trigonometry Triangles appear everywhere in rope based systems and, while there are many ‘rules-of-thumb’ to help us understand and resolve forces, sometimes it is important to be more precise and calculate exact ratios. The trigonometry covered in
The Capstan Equation is a useful tool for rope technicians to fully understand the behaviour of two materials moving against each other such as ropes and hardware. This article explores this equation and its applications for rope
Scientific notation & standard units The standard ‘shorthand’ for scientific notation involves abbreviating numbers to the nearest division of 1,000. The metre (m) is the standard metric unit of length. This ‘m’ will often have another letter
The Skate Block is an excellent low-force technique for lowering and raising. The analysis of the Skate Block is a great example of the application of physics and this enables us to determine where the load should