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Physics of Climbing: Friction
I like to imagine that when salamanders, lizards, flies, and other creepy crawlers scale vertical surfaces, they use imperceptible holds to maneuver. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Instead, these animals rely on a force called friction. This blog post—the second in our series on physics and climbing—explores two key questions: What is friction, and how […]
Physics of Climbing: Gravity
Disclaimer: I am not a physicist. We had the option in high school to take either physics, biology, or chemistry. I chose biology. Oh well. The advice in this blog series is based on research. If I have made a mistake or if you like the content, please send me any feedback to srosenthal@climbonsight.ca. Elizabeth […]
