Answer: A uniform 2.00-m ladder of mass 9.00 kg is leaning

Chapter 9, Problem 50E

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 Problem 50E

A uniform 2.00-m ladder of mass 9.00 kg is leaning against a vertical wall while making an angle of 53.0° with the floor. A worker pushes the ladder up against the wall until it is vertical. What is the increase in the gravitational potential energy of the ladder?

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QUESTION:

 Problem 50E

A uniform 2.00-m ladder of mass 9.00 kg is leaning against a vertical wall while making an angle of 53.0° with the floor. A worker pushes the ladder up against the wall until it is vertical. What is the increase in the gravitational potential energy of the ladder?

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The center of mass of ladder is at its center, 1 m from each end

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