The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a foldable step ladder on ice, focusing on the angle of static equilibrium and the tension in the rope connecting the ladder halves. The problem involves concepts of torque and equilibrium.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem setup and emphasizing the need for the original poster to provide more details about their attempts. Some guidance has been offered regarding the necessity of showing work to facilitate assistance.
Participants note that the ladder's angle with the surface is given as 60°, and there is a request for clarification on whether this angle applies to each half of the ladder. There is an emphasis on the requirement for a free body diagram (FBD) to aid in understanding the problem.
Start with some diagrams (FBD). You aren't receive help until you show an honest effort has been made.engineerr said:Homework Statement: A foldable step ladder weighing 150 𝑁 is made of two halves connected by a pivot on top and
by a rope in the middle. The ladder is put on ice and its angle with the surface is 60°. What is
the tension of the rope?
Relevant Equations: net torque = zero
tried equating torques around the pivots of the ladder and equating them to zero but I'm not getting anywhere with that.
We can't help you unless you show us what you did. Just mentioning it is not enough. We have to know where you got stuck or what you did wrong.engineerr said:tried equating torques around the pivots of the ladder and equating them to zero but I'm not getting anywhere with that.