Answer to Question #230645 in Classical Mechanics for Moontaha

Question

a ladder is leant against a wall, at angle of 28 degree to the wall. The 440N from the floor acts along the length of the ladder.calculate the horizontal and vertical components of the force from the floor that act on the bottom of the ladder.

Answer 1

$$F_x=440\sin 28=206.6\ N\\F_y=440\cos 28=388.5\ N$$