Please explain. Two workmen are carrying a ladder. How much of the ladder\'s wei

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Two workmen are carrying a ladder. How much of the ladder's weight does each workman hold up? Highlight the correct answer and briefly explain your reasoning. Equal amounts - half each Equal amounts - something other than half Unequal amounts At some point a cat jumps on the ladder. How much of the cat's weight does each workman hold up? Highlight the correct answer and briefly explain your reasoning. Equal amounts - half each Equal amounts - something other than half Unequal amounts

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1) equal amounts , half each.

here, the centre of mass is exactly at the mid point of the 2 workmen which makes equal distribution of weight

2) unequal amounts

here due to the presence of the cat, the centre of mass shifts towards right and the man right holds more weight than the man on the left

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