JEE Advanced · Physics · 5. Laws of Motion
In the figure, a ladder of mass m is shown leaning against a wall. It is in static equilibrium making an angle with the horizontal floor. The coefficient of friction between the wall and the ladder is and that between the floor and the ladder is . The normal reaction of the wall on the ladder is and that of the floor is If the ladder is about to slip, then

- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
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(D) and
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Condition of translational equilibrium
Solving
Applying torque equation about corner (left) point on the floor
Solving
Solving
Applying torque equation about corner (left) point on the floor
Solving
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