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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

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (i) and (iv)

C. (ii) and (iii)

D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer: Option D


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