Maximizing Safety: Pendulum Swing Help for Jack and His 653 N Weight

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Jack, weighing 653 N, swings from a 26 m vine, descending 3.2 m from a cliff. The critical question is whether the force on the vine exceeds 950 N, which would cause it to break. Calculations are needed to determine the greatest force experienced by the vine during the swing. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of not double posting in forums. The outcome hinges on the physics of pendulum motion and the forces involved.
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Jack, who weighs 653 N, swings from a cliff at the end of a convenient vine that is 26 m long. From the top of the cliff to the bottom of the swing, he descends by 3.2 m. The vine will break if the force on it exceeds 950 N.

(a) Does the vine break? yes / no
(b) What is the greatest force on the vine during the swing? ____Newtons
(c) At what angle does it break, if it breaks?
 

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This should be in the homework section.

What exactly have you done so far?
 

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