A ladder is learning against a wall. If it slips, where will its … - Vidyadip

Question

A ladder is learning against a wall. If it slips, where will its instantaneous center of rotation be?

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Answer

At the top point of contact, perpendicular to the wall and at the bottom point of contact, at the inersection of the perpendicular to the ground.

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