If a ladder weighing is placed against a smooth vertical wall and the coefficient of…

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Problem

If a ladder weighing

250\,\text{N}

is placed against a smooth vertical wall and the coefficient of friction between the ladder and the floor is

0.3

, what is the maximum force of friction available at the point of contact between the ladder and the floor? (1)

75\,\text{N}

(2)

50\,\text{N}

(3)

35\,\text{N}

(4)

25\,\text{N}