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The bottom of each weight is at about the same level as the bottom of the man's feet. A floor is the natural thing to assume. Otherwise it would be difficult
by brlewis 16y ago
The bottom of each weight is at about the same level as the bottom of the man's feet. A floor is the natural thing to assume. Otherwise it would be difficult to get them into this configuration.
- leif 16y agoA good way to think about this is to replace the man with a fourth weight, fixed to the rope (as opposed to a pulley). Now it should be clear that the weights would not rest in that configuration unless they were supported by a floor.