3. A 200 lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position shown after sensing that the ladder is on the verge of slipping. Determine the inclination of the ladder if the coefficient of static friction between the friction pad A and the ground is u = 0.4. Assume that the coefficient of static friction at the wall is µ = 0. Assume the center of gravity of the man is at G. Neglect the weight of the ladder. -4 ft- G 12 ft A
3. A 200 lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position shown after sensing that the ladder is on the verge of slipping. Determine the inclination of the ladder if the coefficient of static friction between the friction pad A and the ground is u = 0.4. Assume that the coefficient of static friction at the wall is µ = 0. Assume the center of gravity of the man is at G. Neglect the weight of the ladder. -4 ft- G 12 ft A
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Transcribed Image Text:3. A 200 lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position
shown after sensing that the ladder is on the verge of slipping.
Determine the inclination of the ladder if the coefficient of static
friction between the friction pad A and the ground is u = 0.4.
Assume that the coefficient of static friction at the wall is
µ = 0. Assume the center of gravity of the man is at G. Neglect
the weight of the ladder.
-4 ft-
G 12 ft
A

Transcribed Image Text:B
- 4 ft-
G 12 ft
0
A
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