$\text { A painter of weight } W \text { climbs a ladder of weight } W / 3 \text { and length } L . \text { At the position shown in the figure, the }$

question 9

Multiple Choice

$\text { A painter of weight } W \text { climbs a ladder of weight } W / 3 \text { and length } L . \text { At the position shown in the figure, the }$ $\text { ladder begins to slip. Assume that there is a frictionless roller at } A \text {. What is the coefficient of static friction, } \mu _ { s } \text {, at } B \text { ? }$

• A) 0.19
• B) 0.33
• C) 0.68
• D) 0.24

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