Question: A 19.5-ft ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction s is the same at A and B,

A 19.5-ft ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction μs is the same at A and B, determine the smallest value of μs for which equilibrium is maintained.



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18 t 7.5ft

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