A uniform ladder of length 5m is placed against the wall in vertical plane as...

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A uniform ladder of length 5m is placed against the wall in vertical plane as shown in the figure If of friction is the same for both the wall and the floor then minimum value of for it not to coefficient slip is A 1 2 B 1 4 5m 4m 3m C 1 3 D 1 5

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To solve this problem we need to analyze the forces acting on the ladder and apply the conditions for equilibrium Given Length of the ladder L 5 textm The ladder makes a right triangle with the wall and floor 3 textm base and 4 textm height Coefficient of friction mu is the same for both the wall and the floor Forces Acting on the Ladder 1    See Answer
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