Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 12.3, Problem 12.3GI
The figure shows a person in static equilibrium leaning against a wall. Which of the following must be true? (a) There must be a frictional force at the wall but not necessarily at the floor. (b) There must be a frictional force at the floor but not necessarily at the wall. (c) There must be frictional forces at both floor and wall.
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