The 180-lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position shown after he senses that the ladder is on the verge of slipping. Determine the inclination 0 of the ladder if the coefficient of static friction between the friction padA and the ground is µ, = 0.4. Assume the wall at B is smooth. The center of gravity for the man is at G. Neglect the weight of the ladder. %3D

The 180-lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position shown after he senses that the ladder is on the verge of slipping. Determine the inclination 0 of the ladder if the coefficient of static friction between the friction padA and the ground is µ, = 0.4. Assume the wall at B is smooth. The center of gravity for the man is at G. Neglect the weight of the ladder. %3D

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.20P: The 3600-lb car with rear wheel drive is attempting to push the 4500-lb crate. The center of gravity...

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