PROBLEM 12: A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction friction μ, is zero at B, determine the smallest value of μ, at A for which equilibrium is maintained. A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction u, is the same at A and B, determine the smallest value of μ, for which equilibrium is maintained. |--₂ 4 2.5 m 6 m

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PROBLEM 12:
A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming
that the coefficient of static friction friction μ, is zero
at B, determine the smallest value of u, at A for which
equilibrium is maintained.
A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming
that the coefficient of static friction u, is the same at
A and B, determine the smallest value of μ, for which
equilibrium is maintained.
|--2.5
2.5 m
B
6 m
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 12: A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction friction μ, is zero at B, determine the smallest value of u, at A for which equilibrium is maintained. A ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction u, is the same at A and B, determine the smallest value of μ, for which equilibrium is maintained. |--2.5 2.5 m B 6 m
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