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Homework Statement
A uniform plank of length L leans against a vertical wall, its head a distance h above the horizontal ground. If we let go of the plank from rest, how far above the ground is the head of the plank the moment it loses contact with the wall?
Homework Equations
Fx=0
Fy=mg
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm not sure but wouldn't the head of the plank never lose contact with the wall,
since there is no x-direction forces.
In my knowledge, I only see y- direction force, which is mg (Mass of the plank and gravity), which causes the head of the plank to just fall all the way without losing contact with the wall.
Am I correct?