Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A ladder 5 m5\,\text{m} long is leaning against a vertical wall. The bottom of the ladder is pulled along the ground, away from the wall, at a rate of 2 cm/s2\,\text{cm/s}. How fast is the top of the ladder moving down the wall when the bottom of the ladder is 4 m4\,\text{m} from the wall?

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