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Originally Posted by Hugh R View Post
Stunt man 2 (mass 2) is 175 lbs and is the one going up. The two stuntmen on the ladder each weigh 175 lbs. [350 lbs for mass 1]
NO.

175 pounds and 350 pounds is the FORCE already, not the mass. It has taken the "g" value into account.
So, right off the bat your numbers are off by 32. I didn't delve into any deeper than that.

EDIT: gyl got it wrong as well. Sorry!
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