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This is an interesting situation.
You have said "low friction ice". We think what you're saying is that the ice is
doing nothing but holding them up, but nobody can get any traction with their
boots to pull against. The only way they can pull on the rope is with their arms.
So they might as well be two people, facing each other at opposite ends of a rope,
in outer space. We can't help visualizing it that way.
Everything starts with both people motionless and no slack in the rope, and then
the referee tosses the flag. (He can't just drop it because it won't go anywhere.)
If either person pulls on the rope, two things can happen: Either the other person
lets it go completely, or the other person holds onto it tight.
-- If the other person lets the rope go completely, then there's no way to get any tension
in the rope, and the person that's pulling winds up with a bunch of rope in his face.
-- The other person holds tight to the rope so that the rope develops tension in it:
It seems to us that whenever there's tension in the rope, whether both people are
pulling or one of them is just holding tight, the force of the end of the rope against
each person is going to wind up equal, and they'll accelerate equally toward each other.
Well, maybe not equally ... the skinny will accelerate toward the center faster than
the fatty does. F=M A, the force at each end is equal MfatAfat = MthinAthin, and the
accelerations are inversely proportional to their masses.
Athin = Afat (Mfat / Mthin) = 4 times the acceleration of the fatty.
We also think that since the whole thing was initially motionless, there's nothing
that either person can do to move their center of mass from where it was when
they began. The isolated system composed of two people and a rope began with
no momentum, so the whole isolated system never gets any, no matter what they do.
As long as both of them hold the ends of the rope, the point on the rope where their
center of mass is never moves anywhere.
What else can I help you with?
What forces cause acceleration?
Acceleration occurs when an object experiences an unbalanced force acting upon it. This force can be due to gravity, friction, tension, or any other external force that is not canceled out by an opposing force. In other words, acceleration is the result of a net force acting on an object.
Does a stationary object contain friction?
A stationary object does not experience friction if all external forces acting on it are balanced. Friction only comes into play when there is relative motion or an attempt to move the object.
What equipment can be used to make accurate measurements of distance traveled during an attempt on land speed record?
To make accurate measurements of distance traveled during an attempt on a land speed record, equipment such as GPS devices, accelerometers, and wheel encoders can be used. These tools can provide precise data on speed, distance, and acceleration throughout the record attempt. Additionally, utilizing high-quality cameras or laser-based systems can help validate and cross-reference the measurement data for improved accuracy.
When and where do you get friction?
Friction occurs whenever two surfaces come into contact and rub against each other. It can happen in various places, such as between the soles of your shoes and the ground when walking, or between moving parts in machinery. It typically happens when there is relative motion or an attempt to move between the two surfaces.
Is it true that friction refers to the force between two surfaces that are sliding past each other?
Yes, that is correct. Friction is indeed the force that resists the relative motion or attempt at motion of two surfaces in contact with each other. It arises due to the interactions at the microscopic level between the atoms and molecules of the two surfaces.
What are two kinds of information that scientists attempt to infer from the study of fossils?
Relative age of the rocks and the Paleo environment.
How is relative inequality related to the extent of absolute poverty?
Relative inequality relates to absolute poverty because both people will attempt to change their situation. They may also have the similar feelings for people who are rich.
Where should you stand on your second attempt at a turn in bowling?
Its relative to your style of bowling, speed, curve and the pins left on the lane for your second throw.
What forces cause acceleration?
Acceleration occurs when an object experiences an unbalanced force acting upon it. This force can be due to gravity, friction, tension, or any other external force that is not canceled out by an opposing force. In other words, acceleration is the result of a net force acting on an object.
Who was The first attempt at publishing a list of relative atomic masses?
John Dalton tried to work out the relative masses of atoms; but his calculations were wrong, although the principle was correct. He was, however, the first to establish a table of atomic masses with hydrogen, the lightest atom, as the standard.
Does a stationary object contain friction?
A stationary object does not experience friction if all external forces acting on it are balanced. Friction only comes into play when there is relative motion or an attempt to move the object.
How do you calculate area under the acceleration time graph?
The mathematical technique used to calculate the area under a graph is integral calculus. This is a complex subject which I am not going to attempt to explain in detail- it normally takes years of study.
Who are the physics?
Scientists who study physics are called physicists, and they study and discover the rules by which the universe functions. They create and study Scientific Laws that attempt to mathematically explain speed, velocity, acceleration, time, electromagnetism, light, gravity, etc..
What is the difference between die and pass away?
Nothing. They say 'Pass Away' in an attempt to tell scared children if their relative passed away to make it seem less bad. But death isn't scary, though. :)
Who are the physical scientist?
Scientists who study physics are called physicists, and they study and discover the rules by which the universe functions. They create and study Scientific Laws that attempt to mathematically explain speed, velocity, acceleration, time, electromagnetism, light, gravity, etc..
What equipment can be used to make accurate measurements of distance traveled during an attempt on land speed record?
To make accurate measurements of distance traveled during an attempt on a land speed record, equipment such as GPS devices, accelerometers, and wheel encoders can be used. These tools can provide precise data on speed, distance, and acceleration throughout the record attempt. Additionally, utilizing high-quality cameras or laser-based systems can help validate and cross-reference the measurement data for improved accuracy.
What is a sentence using the word attempt?
To attempt means to try; an attempt is a try. Here are some sentences.She made an attempt at fixing the leak, then called a plumber.An attempt was made on his life.I would never even attempt to climb Mount Everest!
