Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Questions - Page 344: 4a

Answer

Doesnt change

Work Step by Step

İf ladder is in equilibrium, the total vertical and horizontal components of forces acting on ladder as well as torque on ladder is zero. Therefore, $\sum \overrightarrow {F}_{y}=0\Rightarrow mg-N_{G0}=0\Rightarrow N_{G0}=mg......\left( 1\right) $ As we see from equation $(1)$, $N_{G0}$ doesnt depend on $α$ so even if we move the ladder close to the wall, it will not change.
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