Question

Tarzan (64 kg) steps off a high tree branch holding a taut vine (length = 6m). a.) If the vine were to break, would this most likely happen on the way down or way up. Why? b.) If the vine breaks under a tension force of 1900 N when the vine is 15 degrees off vertical on the way up, what is Tarzan's speed? C.) If the forest floor is 10 m below Tarzan when the vine breaks, how far forward does Tarzan travel before he lands? d.) If Tarzan lands on a slick surface (μ=0.05) how far will Tarzan slide before stopping?

Answer 1