In the figure, a ladder of mass $m$ is shown leaning against a wall. It is in static equilibrium making an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal floor. The coefficient of friction between the wall and the ladder is $\mu_1$ and that between the floor and the ladder is $\mu_2$. The normal reaction of the wall on the ladder is $N_1$ and that of the floor is $N_2$. If the ladder is about to slip, then

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$(A)$ $\mu_1=0 \mu_2 \neq 0$ and $N _2 \tan \theta=\frac{ mg }{2}$

$(B)$ $\mu_1 \neq 0 \mu_2=0$ and $N_1 \tan \theta=\frac{m g}{2}$

$(C)$ $\mu_1 \neq 0 \mu_2 \neq 0$ and $N _2 \tan \theta=\frac{ mg }{1+\mu_1 \mu_2}$

$(D)$ $\mu_1=0 \mu_2 \neq 0$ and $N _1 \tan \theta=\frac{ mg }{2}$

  • A$(B,D)$
  • B$(B,C)$
  • C$(A,D)$
  • D$(C,D)$
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