You are working in an ice skating rink and have been asked to hang a new banner on the wall. Your friend is helping you so that the ladder does not collapse by exerting a force FAL at an angle relative to the horizontal.

how do you set this up?

1 answer

To set this up, follow these steps:

1. Find a suitable location on the wall for hanging the new banner. Ensure that there is enough space and the wall is strong enough to support the banner.

2. Place a ladder at a proper angle against the wall so that it reaches the desired height for hanging the banner. Make sure the ladder is stable and secure.

3. Ask your friend to stand at the base of the ladder and hold it firmly. Your friend should exert a force FAL at an angle θ relative to the horizontal to prevent the ladder from collapsing.

4. While your friend is holding the ladder, climb up the ladder with the banner and the necessary tools for hanging it (e.g., hammer, nails or hooks, etc.).

5. When you reach the desired height on the ladder, carefully hang the banner on the wall according to the instructions provided. Double-check to make sure it is level and secure.

6. Once the banner is hung, carefully descend the ladder. Your friend can then gradually release the force FAL that they were applying to the ladder.

7. Check the banner one more time to make sure it is hung properly and securely.