SITUATION. An 8-m long ladder weighing 900 N is shown in the figure. It is required to determine uhe horizontal force P that must be exerted at point C to prevent the ladder from sliding. The coefficient of friction between the ladder and the surface at A and B is 0.20. BN W = 900 N B, 4m 4.59m 2 m 35° A, 6.55m Determine the required force P. O 547.55 kN 425.94 kN 632.54 kN 963.45 kN
SITUATION. An 8-m long ladder weighing 900 N is shown in the figure. It is required to determine uhe horizontal force P that must be exerted at point C to prevent the ladder from sliding. The coefficient of friction between the ladder and the surface at A and B is 0.20. BN W = 900 N B, 4m 4.59m 2 m 35° A, 6.55m Determine the required force P. O 547.55 kN 425.94 kN 632.54 kN 963.45 kN
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