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    The Physics Behind Why a Rope Breaks When Falling from a Cliff

    That makes sense. Thank you!
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    The Physics Behind Why a Rope Breaks When Falling from a Cliff

    So So it's F=ma where a is deceleration and the force on the rope is greater than just dangling?
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    The Physics Behind Why a Rope Breaks When Falling from a Cliff

    Hi In a school interview the physics teacher me why a rope attached to the top of a cliff, which would support a climber's weight while dangling gently, would break if the same climber fell from a height while attached to the rope. Im guessing it's due to increased momentum but the rope...
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    What's Your Burning Question? Welcome to the PF!

    Im Alun. A new member with a burnin question which I won't post here. Thanks for having me!
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