Two ladders, 4.00 m and 3.00 m long, are hinged at point A and tied together by a horizontal rope 0.90 m above the floor (Figure 1). The ladders weigh 480 N and 360 N, respectively, and the center of gravity of each is at its center. Assume that the floor is freshly waxed and frictionless. gure 4.00 m 0.90 m < 3.00 m 1 of 1 ▼ Part A Find the upward force at the bottom of the left ladder. Express your answer with the appropriate units. FL = Submit HÅ Value Request Answer Units B

Two ladders, 4.00 m and 3.00 m long, are hinged at point A and tied together by a horizontal rope 0.90 m above the floor (Figure 1). The ladders weigh 480 N and 360 N, respectively, and the center of gravity of each is at its center. Assume that the floor is freshly waxed and frictionless. gure 4.00 m 0.90 m < 3.00 m 1 of 1 ▼ Part A Find the upward force at the bottom of the left ladder. Express your answer with the appropriate units. FL = Submit HÅ Value Request Answer Units B

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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