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2. A 15-meter-long ladder is leaning against a wall The bottom of the ladder is pushed horizontally towards the wall at 2 m/s. How fast is the top of the ladder moving when the bottom is 6 meters from the wall?

2. A 15-meter-long ladder is leaning against a wall The bottom of the ladder is pushed horizontally towards the wall at 2 m/s. How fast is the top of the ladder moving when the bottom is 6 meters from the wall?

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2. A 15-meter-long ladder is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is pushed horizontally towards the wall at 2 m/s. How fast is the top of the ladder moving when the bottom is 6 meters from the wall? You solution must include the following: Correct and complete given Correct notations The unknown variable or what is asked in the problem Correct formula/operation to be used Detailed solution Correct conclusion
Transcribed Image Text:2. A 15-meter-long ladder is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is pushed horizontally towards the wall at 2 m/s. How fast is the top of the ladder moving when the bottom is 6 meters from the wall? You solution must include the following: Correct and complete given Correct notations The unknown variable or what is asked in the problem Correct formula/operation to be used Detailed solution Correct conclusion
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