Asked by Akash

a ladder is at rest with its upper end against a wall and the lower end on the ground .Is the ladder more likely to slip,when a man stands on it at the bottom or at the top?gove reason.
Answered by Steve
the upper end.

Think of a lever. less force has to be applied at the end, than near the fulcrum.
Answered by af
more weight on upper end means more force or torque
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