Tarzan swings on vine, will it snap?

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The problem involves Tarzan swinging on a vine, with a focus on whether the vine can withstand the tension when Tarzan swings from a specific angle. The subject area includes concepts of forces, tension, and dynamics in physics.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relevance of the angle in determining the tension on the vine and question the original poster's calculations. There is a suggestion to create a force diagram and consider relevant equations from textbooks.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the original poster's approach and calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of diagrams and relevant equations, but no consensus has been reached on the solution.

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There is mention of missing relevant equations in the original poster's attempt, and the need for a clearer understanding of the forces at play is emphasized. The original poster expresses uncertainty and confusion about how to proceed.

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Homework Statement


Tarzan has a mass of 105.4 kg and is swinging on a vine that has a maximum tension of 1700 N. Will the vine survive is Tarzan swings from an angle of 47.5 degrees from the vertical?

m=105.4 kg
T=1700 N
Angle of 47.5 degrees from vertical

Homework Equations


I would like to have my answer checked because I am not very confident. What role does the angle have in the question?

The Attempt at a Solution


1700 N/ 105.4 kg- 9.8 m/s^2=6.329032258
 
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Hi ewalker31438,

Welcome to Physics Forums.Your relevant equations section contains no relevant equations. What equations from your notes or textbook might be pertinent to the type of problem at hand?

Your attempt at solution does not appear to answer the posed question: will the vine survive? What is it you were trying to calculate? Can you explain what you had in mind with the calculation you've done?
 
gneill said:
Hi ewalker31438,

Welcome to Physics Forums.Your relevant equations section contains no relevant equations. What equations from your notes or textbook might be pertinent to the type of problem at hand?

Your attempt at solution does not appear to answer the posed question: will the vine survive? What is it you were trying to calculate? Can you explain what you had in mind with the calculation you've done?
I think that the vine would survive, to answer the question. I was trying to calculate the maximum tension that the vine would have. I have looked through my textbook and notes and have not found anything relevant to answer this question. Should I make a force diagram and use equations from that to solve the question? I am completely lost.
 
ewalker31438 said:
I think that the vine would survive, to answer the question. I was trying to calculate the maximum tension that the vine would have. I have looked through my textbook and notes and have not found anything relevant to answer this question. Should I make a force diagram and use equations from that to solve the question? I am completely lost.
A diagram is always the best place to start. What type of motion is involved? Knowing that will help narrow down the sorts of equations to look for.
 

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