A $75.0 \mathrm{~kg}$ ladder that is $3.00 \mathrm{~m}$ long is placed against a wall at an angle theta. The center of gravity of the ladder is at a point $1.20 \mathrm{~m}$ from the base of the ladder. The coefficient of static friction at the base of the ladder is 0.800 . There is no friction between the wall and the ladder. What is the vertical force of the ground on the ladder?

A) $735 \mathrm{~N}$
B) $832 \mathrm{~N}$
C) $625 \mathrm{~N}$
D) $900 \mathrm{~N}$
E) $640 \mathrm{~N}$

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A $75.0 \mathrm{~kg}$ ladder that is $3.00 \mathrm{~m}$ long is placed against a wall at an angle theta. The center of gravity of the ladder is at a point $1.20 \mathrm{~m}$ from the base of the ladder. The coefficient of static friction at the base of the ladder is 0.800 . There is no friction between the wall and the ladder. What is the vertical force of the ground on the ladder?

A) $735 \mathrm{~N}$ 
B) $832 \mathrm{~N}$ 
C) $625 \mathrm{~N}$ 
D) $900 \mathrm{~N}$ 
E) $640 \mathrm{~N}$

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The Answer of A $75.0 \mathrm{~kg}$ ladder that is $3.00 \mathrm{~m}$ long is placed against a wall at an angle theta. The center of gravity of the ladder is at a point $1.20 \mathrm{~m}$ from the base of the ladder. The coefficient of static friction at the base of the ladder is 0.800 . There is no friction between the wall and the ladder. What is the vertical force of the ground on the ladder?

A) $735 \mathrm{~N}$ 
B) $832 \mathrm{~N}$ 
C) $625 \mathrm{~N}$ 
D) $900 \mathrm{~N}$ 
E) $640 \mathrm{~N}$

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A $75.0 \mathrm{~kg}$ Ladder That Is $3.00 \mathrm{~m}$ Long Is Placed Against a Wall at an Angle Theta