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A rectangular block has a square base measuring , and its height is . Its moves on a horizontal surface in a direction perpendicular to one of its edges. The coefficient of friction is . It will topple if

a)

b)

c)

d)



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A rectangular block has a square base measuring , and its height is . Its moves on a horizontal surface in a direction perpendicular to one of its edges. The coefficient of friction is . It will topple if

a)

b)

c)

d)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

As shown in figure normal reaction . Frictional force . To topple, clockwise moment must be more than the anticlockwise moment

 

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