dirtyamerica Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hey, I've got a question I've been thinking about. I'm going on a rafting trip next month. There's a rope swing next to the river. If I want to swing on it, let go and get the most distance at what point in the arc of the swing do I let go? I realize that my speed is greatest at the bottom...and to release when traveling at 45 degrees with reference to the water (normally the best trajectory) I will almost be stopping at that point in the arc. Please help so I can impress people with my distance, hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 As a guess I'd say somewhere between the bottom and 45 degrees. Dunno, see what others have to say too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I've read that 35 degrees is the best trajectory if you're going for distance, as it also compensates (somewhat) for wind resistance. Although I doubt you'll have a protractor with you to estimate where you should let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 id guess 30 degrees. on practical experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyamerica Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 As a wild guess, I was thinking 22.5 degrees as it's a comprimise between the trajectory angle and speed. But I really don't know, hehe. It's fun to think about though. And it will be difficult to know the exact angle without said protractor and I'll be drinking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yeah. I'd like to see you let go at exactly 22.5 degrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 It's not going to be a fixed angle, I think. You have to solve in terms of the initial angle, since you can't exceed that, and it also depends on how far you drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C.MacSwell Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Exactly at the bottom if you will "land" after infinite drop and exactly at 45 if you have to "land" at that height. (the 45 degree height) So not enough info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Man Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 it'll depend on the initial height/starting angle. there will be a balance between the parabolic trajectory and the velocity at release. (should this go in the mathematics forum?) i'll give it some thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Man Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 ok, this doesnt account for height above the water on release, but it works none the less. i went from the trajectory being s = sin(theta)*cos(theta)*v^2 *2*(1/g) where theta is the angle of release measured from vertical and v =( (sin(phi)-sin(theta)) * r * 2g)^.5 where phi is the starting angle from vertical and r is the rope length. i simplified it down to, s = sin(theta)*cos(theta)*(sin(phi)-sin(theta))*r*4*(1/a) (bit of a mess i know) when you start with a horisontal rope, 25.2 degrees is your best bet when you start at 45 degrees, 19 degrees is best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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