Determine the distance s to which the 85 kg painter can climb without causing the 5 m ladder to slip at its lower end A the top of 20 kg ladder is smooth at B as shown in fig. the coefficient of friction between ladder and ground is 0.3. the mass center of painter is directly ?above his foot smooth B 5 m 1.5 m

Determine the distance s to which the 85 kg painter can climb without causing the 5 m ladder to slip at its lower end A the top of 20 kg ladder is smooth at B as shown in fig. the coefficient of friction between ladder and ground is 0.3. the mass center of painter is directly ?above his foot smooth B 5 m 1.5 m

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

Section: Chapter Questions

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