Vector Components with Rope

drawing of two people tugging on opposite ends of a rope
PIRA: 
1A40.13
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1A Measurement
Concept: 
Vectors

 

This rope can be pulled by the biggest and strongest volunteers you can find, yet the smallest person in the room can easily deflect the rope in a lateral direction with a small force.

 

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Scott Thomas
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