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A 2 m long ladder rests against a wall and makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal floor. Where will be the instantaneous center of rotation when the ladder starts slipping? (i) 1.0 in from the wall (ii) 1.732 m from the wall (iii) 1.0 m above the floor (iv) 1.732 m above the floor The correct answer is

Correct Answer: (ii) and (iv)

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