An 77 person stands on a uniform ladder 4.0 long, that weighs 100 , as shown in the figure . The floor is rough; hence, it exerts both a normal force, , and a frictional force, , on the ladder. The wall, on the other hand, is frictionless; it exerts only a normal force, . the forces exerted on the ladder when the person is three-fourths of the way up the ladder.
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To determine the forces exerted on the ladder when the person is three-fourths of the way up, we need to consider the equilibrium of forces. Since the ladder is not accelerating, the sum of all forces acting on it must be zero.
Let's break down the forces acting on the ladder:
1. Weight of the ladder (Wl): This is the force due to gravity acting on the ladder itself. It can be calculated using the formula W = mg, where m is the mass of the ladder and g is the acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the weight of the ladder is given as 100 Newtons.
2. Weight of the person (Wp): This is the force due to gravity acting on the person standing on the ladder. It can be calculated in the same way as the weight of the ladder, using the person's mass. However, the mass of the person is not provided, so we cannot determine this directly.
3. Normal force from the floor (Nf): This is the force exerted by the floor on the ladder in order to support its weight. It acts perpendicular to the floor and cancels out the weight of the ladder. At equilibrium, Nf = Wl.
4. Frictional force from the floor (Ff): This is the force that opposes the motion of the ladder and is parallel to the floor. Since the floor is rough, it exerts a frictional force. The magnitude of the frictional force is given by Ff = μ * Nf, where μ is the coefficient of friction between the ladder and the floor. However, the coefficient of friction is not provided, so we cannot determine this directly.
5. Normal force from the wall (Nw): This is the force exerted by the wall on the ladder. Since the wall is frictionless, this force only acts perpendicular to the wall to prevent the ladder from falling away. Its magnitude depends on the angle of inclination of the ladder and the weight of the person. We need additional information (angle of inclination or mass of the person) to calculate this.
In summary, without the mass of the person or the coefficient of friction, we cannot determine the exact forces exerted on the ladder when the person is three-fourths of the way up.