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Discussion Forum : Engineering Mechanics - Section 6 (Q.No. 11)
11.
A ladder is resting on a smooth ground and leaning against a rough vertical wall. The force of friction will act
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Aamir Iqubal said:
8 years ago
As the ground is smooth, the ladder's bottom end will try to slip away and fall, thus friction would be acting at the upper end and against upward direction.
Muhammad Shahbaz said:
7 years ago
@Aamir Iqubal.
The force of friction is always against the natural/acting force (smooth floor, the lower edge of the ladder).
The force of friction is always against the natural/acting force (smooth floor, the lower edge of the ladder).
Sohan jangra said:
8 years ago
Thanks @Aamir.
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