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Re: Physics question: How does a minibot climb the pole?

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
Until Vo runs out due to g acting on it--which, I suppose, is why motors were required in the first place.
You missed the point. So much for my attempt at geek humor.

Vo won't "run out" if the vertical component of the reaction force of the pole on the minibot is equal to g.


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