Q110 / 180 · AIIMS 2005 · Physics

A ladder is leaned against a smooth wall and it is allowed to slip on a frictionless floor. Which figure represents trace of its centre of mass.

A
B
Correct answer
C
D

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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