A 30-M Ladder Leans Against a Wall and Makes an Angle

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 3.0-m ladder leans against a wall and makes an angle with the wall of 28° as shown in the drawing.What is the height h above the ground where the ladder makes contact with the wall?

• A)2.6 m
• B)2.3 m
• C)2.1 m
• D)1.9 m
• E)1.6 m

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