A fireman is sliding down a fire pole. As he speeds up, he tightens his grip on the pole, thus increasing the vertical frictional force that the pole exerts on him. When this force equals the weight of the fireman, what will happen?

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A fireman is sliding down a fire pole. As he speeds up, he tightens his
grip on the pole, thus increasing the vertical frictional force that the
pole exerts on him. When this force equals the weight of the fireman,
what will happen?
Transcribed Image Text:A fireman is sliding down a fire pole. As he speeds up, he tightens his grip on the pole, thus increasing the vertical frictional force that the pole exerts on him. When this force equals the weight of the fireman, what will happen?
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