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On a ladder resisting on a smooth ground and leaning against a rough vertical wall, the force of friction acts

towards the wall at its upper end
away from the wall at its upper end
upwards at its upper end
downwards at its upper end
none of these.

Correct Answer: upwards at its upper end

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