A Ladder Leans Against a Wall

question 10

Multiple Choice

A ladder leans against a wall. If the ladder is not to slip, which one of the following must be true?

• A) The coefficient of friction between the ladder and the wall must not be zero
• B) The coefficient of friction between the ladder and the floor must not be zero
• C) Both A and B
• D) Either A or B
• E) Neither A nor B

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