C8-32: POWER - CLIMBING LADDER

PURPOSE: A simple method for illustrating power and the unit of the horsepower.

DESCRIPTION: Climb the ladder at a constant rate, say one foot per second. From your weight you can then calculate your power, in foot-pounds per second or in horsepower.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Ladder, climber.

SETUP TIME: None.


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