Observe the forces. Lower the angle of the ladder. What happens to the red arrow (Required Friction) as the ladder gets less steep? Make the ladder slip!
STATUS: STABLE
Show Fx (Horizontal)
Show Fy (Vertical)
Ladder Angle (θ)60°
Floor Friction (μs)0.50
Climber Position20%
The Ladder Slipped!
The required friction exceeded the maximum floor friction capacity.