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Reaction Force On Ladder and Wall Case

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Start date Jan 11, 2013
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e.pramudita

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Jan 11, 2013

#1

Homework Statement

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/63664351/Physics/MECH1.PNG

Homework Equations

Sum of Forces and Torque = 0

The Attempt at a Solution

I found similar problem here: http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/301/lectures/node133.html
Why is there no vertical reaction on a ladder standing on the wall?

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CWatters

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Jan 11, 2013

#2

Why is there no vertical reaction on a ladder standing on the wall?

because...

A uniform ladder of mass and length is leaned against a smooth vertical wall.

PS: In your problem there might be another force "missing" as well.

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