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Physics 1 Final - Part 3 of 4!
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15. Rotational Equilibrium / Equilibrium in 2D - Ladder Problems / Problem 10
Problem 10

A uniform beam of mass mm and length LL leans against a rough wall as shown below. The coefficients of static friction between the beam and the floor, and between the beam and the wall, are μf=0.50\(\mu\)_{f}=0.50 and μw=0.30\(\mu\)_{w}=0.30 , respectively. Assume the beam is on the verge of slipping and stability is ensured if θθmin\(\theta\) \(\geq\) \(\theta\)_{\(\min\) }, given by
Formula for minimum angle of equilibrium in ladder problems.
Calculate the true value of θmin\(\theta\)_{\(\min\) }. Then, assuming the wall is frictionless (μw=0\(\mu\)_{w}=0), the expected value of θminis45\(\theta\) _{\(\min\) }\(\text{ is }\)45^{\(\circ\) }. Determine the percentage error between the true value and the frictionless wall approximation.


Diagram showing a ladder leaning against a wall with forces acting on it.