Applied Mechanics and Graphic Statics
A ladder of weight 'w' rests against a smooth vertical wall, and rests on rough horizontal ground, the coefficient of friction between the ladder and the ground being 1/4. The maximum angle of inclination of the ladder to the vertical, if a man of weight 'w' is to walk to the top of it safely, is tan'1 x, where x is

4
3
1/3
1/4

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Applied Mechanics and Graphic Statics
The force acting on a point on the surface of a rigid body may be considered to act

At the centre of gravity of the body
At any point on the surface normal to the line of action of the force
On any point on the line of action of the force
On the periphery of the body

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