SAMPLE PROBLEM A uniform ladder 4.8 m ft long and weighing W lb is placed with one end on the ground and the other against a vertical wall. The angle of friction at all contact surfaces is 20°. Find the minimum value of the angle 0 at which the ladder can be inclined with the horizontal before slipping occurs. 2.4 m 2.4 m NA W B N₂

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SAMPLE PROBLEM
A uniform ladder 4.8 m ft long
and weighing W lb is placed
with one end on the ground
and the other against a
vertical wall. The angle of
friction at all contact surfaces
is 20°. Find the minimum
value of the angle 0 at which
the ladder can be inclined
with the horizontal before
slipping occurs.
2.4 m
fA
2.4 m
NA
W
No
Transcribed Image Text:SAMPLE PROBLEM A uniform ladder 4.8 m ft long and weighing W lb is placed with one end on the ground and the other against a vertical wall. The angle of friction at all contact surfaces is 20°. Find the minimum value of the angle 0 at which the ladder can be inclined with the horizontal before slipping occurs. 2.4 m fA 2.4 m NA W No
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