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A man balances himself in a horizontal position by pushing his hands and feet against two parallel walls .(see figure of Q.no ). His centre of mass lies midway between the wall s . The coefficients of friction aat the walls are equal . Which of the following is not correct ?

A

He exerts equal forces on the walls .

B

He exerts only horizontal forces on the walls.

C

The forces of friction at the walls are equal,

D

The forces exerted by the walls on him are not horizontal.

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