Q. A ladder is leaned against a smooth wall and it is allowed to slip on a frictionless floor. Which figure represents trace of its centre of mass
A)
B)
C)
D)
Explanation
(a) Due to net force in downward direction and towards left centre of mass will follow the path as shown in figure
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.