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Homework Statement
Jane wishes to quickly scale a slender vine to visit Tarzan in his treetop hut. The vine is known to safely support the combined weight of Tarzan, Jane, and Cheeta. Tarzan has twice the mass of Jane, who has twice the mass of Cheeta. If the vine is 60m long, what minimum time should Jane allow for the climb?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Mass of Tarzan = 2 * Mass of Jane = 4 * Mass of Cheeta
Mass of Jane = 2 * Mass of Cheeta
Mass of Cheeta = ?
Length of vine = 60m
Can you guys help me suck out any more relevant information, or assumptions, from this question that I've missed? I like to solve problems on my own, even if it takes me a month like one particular question.. I just want a heads up on what I'm missing.