Equation for sum of torques on a ladder and minimum angle

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Drawing a diagram for the forces is the easy part. I am not sure I am doing the equation of the sum of the torques well.

The Attempt at a Solution


This is my attempt for the forces[/B]
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And this for the torques:
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If you calculate torques about the point of contact with the ground, there are 3 torques to consider not just 2. You missed the torque generated by ##F_{f2}## at the point of contact with the wall.