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A ladders is more likely to slip when a person is near the top than when he is near the bottom.
The friction between the ladder and floor decreases as he climbs up.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is Ture , Statement -2 is a correct explanation for statement -1.

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation fro Statement -1.

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

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The correct Answer is:
C
As the person climbs up, normal reaction and friciton between the ladder and the wall both increase. This decreases normal reacction from the floor. Decreasing limiting value of friction there. This increases the possibility of the ladder slippling.
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