For a ladder placed on a frictionless surface and leaning against a vertical wall, in which direction does the frictional force act at the top contact point?

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25 Jan 2019
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Since the ladder rests on a smooth ground, there is no friction at the base. The frictional force at the top, where the ladder touches the wall, acts upward to prevent slipping. Hence, the frictional force at the upper end is directed upwards.

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