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title: "A uniform ladder of length \\(L\\) and weight \\(W = 50 \\, \\text{N}\\) rests against a smooth vertical wall. If the coefficient of static friction between the ladder and the ground is \\(\\mu = 0.4\\)."
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# A uniform ladder of length \(L\) and weight \(W = 50 \, \text{N}\) rests against a smooth vertical wall. If the coefficient of static friction between the ladder and the ground is \(\mu = 0.4\).

A uniform ladder of length \(L\) and weight \(W = 50 \, \text{N}\) rests against a smooth vertical wall. If the coefficient of static friction between the ladder and the ground is \(\mu = 0.4\).

**Part a)** Draw an FBD indicating all the forces acting on the ladder. *(3 points)*

**Part b)** Find the minimum angle \(\theta\) such that the ladder does not slip. *(3 points)*


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