Q 15/ The uniform 20-lb ladder rests on the rough floor for which the coefficient of static friction is u, = 0.8 and against the smooth wall at B. Determine the horizontal force P the man must exert on the ladder in order to cause %3D it to move. 5 ft 8 ft 5 ft 6 ft Fig. 15

Q 15/ The uniform 20-lb ladder rests on the rough floor for which the coefficient of static friction is u, = 0.8 and against the smooth wall at B. Determine the horizontal force P the man must exert on the ladder in order to cause %3D it to move. 5 ft 8 ft 5 ft 6 ft Fig. 15

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Q 15/ The uniform 20-lb ladder rests on the rough floor
for which the coefficient of static friction is u, 0.8 and
against the smooth wall at B. Determine the horizontal
force P the man must exert on the ladder in order to cause
it to move.
5 ft
8 ft
5 ft
6 ft
Fig. 15

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