Under which condition might a heavy ladder leaning against a vertical wall and resting on the ground fail to remain in equilibrium?

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15 Jan 2019
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If both the floor and the wall are smooth (frictionless), the ladder cannot maintain equilibrium because there is no frictional force to prevent slipping. In contrast, if either the floor or the wall has friction, the ladder can resist sliding and remain stable.

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