Consider the 49.0 kg mountain climber in the figure. 31 15⁹ (a) Find the tension in the rope (in N) and the force that the mountain climber must exert with her feet (in N) on the vertical rock face to remain stationary. Assume that the force is exerted parallel to her legs. Also, assume negligible force exerted by her arms. tension in rope force on feet N N (b) What is the minimum coefficient of friction between her shoes and the cliff?

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Consider the 49.0 kg mountain climber in the figure.
31
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15⁹
(a) Find the tension in the rope (in N) and the force that the mountain climber must exert with her feet (in N) on the vertical
rock face to remain stationary. Assume that the force is exerted parallel to her legs. Also, assume negligible force exerted by
her arms.
tension in rope
force on feet
N
N
(b) What is the minimum coefficient of friction between her shoes and the cliff?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the 49.0 kg mountain climber in the figure. 31 Fu 15⁹ (a) Find the tension in the rope (in N) and the force that the mountain climber must exert with her feet (in N) on the vertical rock face to remain stationary. Assume that the force is exerted parallel to her legs. Also, assume negligible force exerted by her arms. tension in rope force on feet N N (b) What is the minimum coefficient of friction between her shoes and the cliff?
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