Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 9, Problem 7Q
A ladder, leaning against a wall, makes a 60° angle with the ground. When is it more likely to slip: when a person stands on the ladder near the top or near the bottom? Explain.
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