Harry the painter swings year after year from his bosuns chair.

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In summary, Harry the painter was able to swing safely from his bosuns chair because the rope was supporting twice as much weight as his own, preventing it from breaking. However, when he tied the rope to a flagpole, it could not support his weight and ended up breaking, causing him to take his vacation early. This is because when connected to a pulley, two cables counteract the gravity, but when connected to a flagpole, only one cable is able to do so, leading to the rope snapping.
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1. Harry the painter swings year after year from his bosuns chair. His weight is 500 N and the rope unknown to him has a breaking point of 300 N. Why doesn't the rope break when he is supported as shown on the right ? One day Harry is painting near a flagpole and for a change, he ties the free end of the rope to the flagpole instead of to his chair, as shown on the left. Why did Harry end up taking his vacation early?



2. 300 N & 500 N



3. I believe it is because when the rope his fastened to his bosuns chair it supports twice as much weight, so instead of supporting 300 N it would be 600 N and sense his weight is 500 N it will not break. Yet when Harry ties it to the flagpole the weight is no longer supported by 600 N because it now is only supporting 300 N. Harry fell off the building that is why he took his vacation early.
 
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When connected to the pulley, 2 forces(2 cables) counteract the gravity.
2T=mg
Tension = mg/2

When connected to a flag pole, only one cable to counteract the gravity.
T=mg
since mg>300N(breaking point), the rope will be snapped.
 

1. What is the meaning behind "Harry the painter swings year after year from his bosuns chair."?

The phrase is a metaphor for someone who is constantly working hard and tirelessly, year after year. It may also refer to someone who is taking risks and living life to the fullest.

2. Who is Harry the painter and why is he swinging from a bosuns chair?

Harry the painter is not a specific person, but rather a character used in the metaphor. The bosuns chair, also known as boatswain's chair, is a swinging seat that is used by painters or sailors to reach high areas. In this phrase, it represents the ups and downs and constant movement of life.

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Not necessarily. It is a commonly used phrase or metaphor to describe someone's hard work or adventurous spirit, but it does not have a specific origin or author.

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Yes, metaphors are open to interpretation and can have different meanings for different people. Some may see it as a positive and ambitious notion, while others may see it as an exhausting and never-ending cycle.

5. How can this phrase be applied to science?

In science, this phrase can be used to describe the continuous and dedicated efforts of scientists to make new discoveries and advancements, year after year. It also emphasizes the importance of taking risks and trying new methods in order to achieve progress.

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