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Statement 1:

A ladder is more likely to slip when a person is near the top than when he is near the bottom

Statement 2:

The friction between the ladder and the floor decreases as he climbs up

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True



Question ID - 100892 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Statement 1:

A ladder is more likely to slip when a person is near the top than when he is near the bottom

Statement 2:

The friction between the ladder and the floor decreases as he climbs up

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

As the person climbs up, normal reaction and friction between the ladder and the wall both increases. This decreases normal reaction from the floor, decreasing limiting value of friction there.This increases the possibility of the ladder to ship

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