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Sliding rope paradox

Classical Physics 2010-06-14 v1 General Physics

Abstract

A simple mechanical problem is considered which we believe will help students to familiarize some concepts of mechanics of variable mass systems. Meanwhile they can even learn some thrilling physics of bungee jumping.

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@article{arxiv.1002.1586,
  title  = {Sliding rope paradox},
  author = {Z. K. Silagadze},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.1586},
  year   = {2010}
}

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17 pages, 5 figures

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