Rotational MotionHard
Question
A cubical block of side L rests on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction μ A horizontal force F is applied on the block as shown. If the coefficient of friction is sufficiently high, so that the block does not slide before toppling, the minimum force required to topple the block is
Options
A.infinitesimal
B.Mg /4
C.Mg /2
D.Mg (1 - μ)
Solution
At the critical condition, normal reaction N will pass through Point P. In this condition
= 0 = 
(abotu P)the block will be topple when
or FL > (mg)
∴ F >
Therefore, the minimum force required to topple the block is
F =
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