B Same case of Newton’s third law

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The discussion centers on the application of Newton's third law in two scenarios: a monkey climbing a rope and a car accelerating on a road. Both cases illustrate how the application of force generates static friction, which is essential for the acceleration of the monkey and the car. Participants agree that the principles governing these scenarios are fundamentally similar. The emphasis is on understanding the role of static friction in facilitating movement in both examples. This analysis reinforces the relevance of Newton's laws in practical situations.
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Previously I have posted two threads on
Thread 'Monkey climbing up the rope'
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/monkey-climbing-up-the-rope.1012065/ and
Thread 'Car's maximum acceleration on a road is proportional to what?'
https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...on-on-a-road-is-proportional-to-what.1011913/
I think both are same cases of Newton’s third law. Both require applications of a force which generates static friction on rope and road and this force helps accelerate the monkey and the car up the rope and down the road. Right?
(Thanks for verifying)
 
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rudransh verma said:
Both require applications of a force which generates static friction on rope and road and this force helps accelerate the monkey and the car up the rope and down the road. Right?
Yes...
 
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