A ladder stands on the ground, leaning against a wall. Would you feel safer climbing up the ladder if you were told that the ground is frictionless but the wall is rough, or that the wall is frictionless but the ground is rough? Justify your answer.

A ladder stands on the ground, leaning against a wall. Would you feel safer climbing up the ladder if you were told that the ground is frictionless but the wall is rough, or that the wall is frictionless but the ground is rough? Justify your answer.

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