Sentences with phrase «constant as the rope»

«That formula predicts the force on the climber will be constant as the rope stretches out» — a relationship between tension and strain known as «nonlinear elasticity.»

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In what began as Boyer's mathematical modeling class project, he and three other University of Utah mathematicians have published a study showing the mathematical possibility of designing a climbing rope that would apply a constant force to a falling climber, bringing the climber to a gradual stop rather than hitting the end of the rope with sudden jerk.

Disembarking was a constant contest as well — every time I docked, I had to use the rope to swing off and try to land smoothly on the jetty for nothing more than self - satisfaction.

• Successfully thwarted an attempted burglary by recognizing the signs of nefarious activities about to take place, and alerting the authorities on time • Singlehandedly put in place safety procedures, thereby ensuring 100 % safety of the gas station • Assist the manager in performing HR duties such as interviewing, hiring and training gas station staff • Oversee the work of gas station attendants to ensure that they are working according to protocol • Ascertain that all safety regulations and procedures are understood by staff members on a constant basis • Welcome customers and ensure that they are properly serviced by attendants • Assist customers in pumping gas by showing them the ropes and process cash and credit card payments