1. The man is holding up the 35-kg ladder ABC by pushing perpendicular to the ladder. If the maximum force that the man can exert is 400 N, determine the smallest angle e at which he can support the ladder. (Figure P4-20)

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4 m
2 m
B
- 3 m
A,
2 m
B
35(9.81) N
400 N
FBD
Fig. P4.20
Transcribed Image Text:4 m 2 m B - 3 m A, 2 m B 35(9.81) N 400 N FBD Fig. P4.20
1. The man is holding up the 35-kg ladder ABC by pushing perpendicular to the ladder. If the maximum
force that the man can exert is 400 N, determine the smallest angle e at which he can support the
ladder. (Figure P4-20)
Transcribed Image Text:1. The man is holding up the 35-kg ladder ABC by pushing perpendicular to the ladder. If the maximum force that the man can exert is 400 N, determine the smallest angle e at which he can support the ladder. (Figure P4-20)
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