A uniform ladder of mass 12 kg and length 4 m leans in equilibrium against a frictionless wall. The ladder makes and angle of 60º with the floor. What is the minimum coefficient of friction between the ladder and the floor?

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 A uniform ladder of mass 12 kg and length 4 m leans in equilibrium against a frictionless
wall. The ladder makes and angle of 60º with the floor. What is the minimum coefficient of friction between
the ladder and the floor? 

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