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Rope from a helicopter puzzle:

blü 2

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Premium Member
Yup, I said c.

(Or, nope, I said c.)

Bad day when you don't learn something! Thanks.
 

Heyo

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This is not nearly as controversial as the other thread that I started involving Veritasium. This simply asks what shape would a rope have that is hanging from a moving helicopter.
I just watched that video before I saw your post. I wasn't sure if it would be "b" or "c" but I guessed "c". Turned out the force the rotor exerts on the rope is negligible. Astonishing when you think about how much force there seems to be towards the ground when a helicopter is starting or landing.
 

Mock Turtle

Oh my, did I say that!
Premium Member
Well I did get it right, even though I suspected it also might be C - so perhaps my engineering background helped - or I've seen too many helicopters in action. :D
 
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