In the Figure, a Uniform Ladder of Weight 200 N

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the figure, a uniform ladder of weight 200 N and length 10 m leans against a perfectly smooth wall. A firefighter of weight 600 N climbs a distance x up the ladder. The coefficient of static friction between the ladder and the floor is 0.50. What is the maximum value of x for which the ladder will not slip?

• A)3.9 m
• B)5.0 m
• C)6.0 m
• D)6.3 m
• E)8.4 m

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A term used in process costing to measure the amount of work done on incomplete products, converted into an equivalent number of fully completed units.

Materials

Substances or components required in the production of goods or in the provision of services.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Processing Cost

The expenses related to the production or manufacturing of goods, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.