Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 348: 36a

Answer

$F_h = 17~N$

Work Step by Step

There is a horizontal force $F$ from the wall on the feet. To find this force $F$, we can consider the torque about a rotation axis at the climber's fingers: $\sum~\tau = 0$ $a~mg-H~F = 0$ $F = \frac{a~mg}{H}$ $F = \frac{(0.20~m)(70~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)}{2.0~m}$ $F = 68.6~N$ The horizontal forces on the fingers are equal and opposite to this horizontal force. We can find $F_h$: $4~F_h = F$ $F_h = \frac{F}{4}$ $F_h = \frac{68.6~N}{4}$ $F_h = 17~N$
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