In the diagram, a ladder $AB$ leans against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is initially \

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In the diagram, a ladder $AB$ leans against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is initially $3.6$ m from the wall and the ladder reaches a height of $4.8$ m. The ladder then slides $1$ metre down the wall. Calculate the length of the ladder. Find how far the foot of the ladder has moved from its original position.

Accepted Answer

(a) $6\text{ m}$ (b) $1.04\text{ m}$

Using Pythagoras’ Theorem to Find Ladder Length

Using Pythagoras’ Theorem to Find Ladder Length

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