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A firefighter is using a ladder to reach a window. Placing the base of the ladder further from the wall effectively:
Placing the ladder base further from the wall generally increases the base of support, thus increasing stability. However, it also reduces the vertical height t
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Question: A firefighter is using a ladder to reach a window. Placing the base of the ladder further from the wall effectively:
Answer options: ✅ Increases the stability of the ladder but decreases its vertical reach.
- Decreases the stability of the ladder and decreases its vertical reach.
- Increases the stability of the ladder and increases its vertical reach.
- Has no effect on stability or vertical reach.
Correct answer: Increases the stability of the ladder but decreases its vertical reach.
Explanation: Placing the ladder base further from the wall generally increases the base of support, thus increasing stability. However, it also reduces the vertical height the ladder can reach against the wall.
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