Answer to Question #19094 in Mechanics | Relativity for Becky

Question

A hiker plans to swing on a rope across a ravine in the mountains, as illustrated in Fig. 5.35, and to drop when she is just above the far edge. (a) At what horizontal speed should she be moving when she starts to swing? (b) Below what speed would she be in danger of falling into the ravine? Explain.

Answer 1

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Unfortunately, the statement of your question is a bit confusing.
Figure 5.35 mentioned in the statement is missing. Please, give us the details so we could help you