SITUATION. To prevent the ladder from sliding down, a person exerts a horizontal force F at C. L2 B W A 中 Given: L1 = 1.5 m L2 = 4.5 m Alpha = 30" Find the horizontal force F (N) at C, which the person should exert if the weight of the ladder is 500 N. Assume that surface A and B are frictionless. 500 250 1000 577
SITUATION. To prevent the ladder from sliding down, a person exerts a horizontal force F at C. L2 B W A 中 Given: L1 = 1.5 m L2 = 4.5 m Alpha = 30" Find the horizontal force F (N) at C, which the person should exert if the weight of the ladder is 500 N. Assume that surface A and B are frictionless. 500 250 1000 577
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To prevent the ladder from sliding down, a person exerts a horizontal force Fat C.
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B
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L1
A
Given:
L1 = 1.5 m
L2 = 4.5 m
Alpha = 30
Find the horizontal force F (N) at C, which the person should exert if the weight of the ladder is
500 N. Assume that surface A and Bare frictionless,
500
250
1000
577

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If the weight of the ladder is 500 N, what is the reaction at A (N)? Surface A and B are
frictionless.
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250
O 1000
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Find the maximum weight (N) of the ladder that can be held from sliding if the person exerts
force F = 200 N. Coefficient of friction at A is 0.30 and B is 0.20.
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