Calculating Required Force to Tip a 27kg Box - Need Help Solving

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In summary, when encountering a difficult question, it is important to first step back and assess the situation, then break the question down into smaller parts. If still unable to find a solution, it is acceptable to seek help from others. It is also important to recognize when a question may be unsolvable and to prioritize tasks accordingly. Strategies for approaching a difficult question include remaining calm, breaking the question down, and trying different methods. It is acceptable to use outside resources, but proper citation should be given and one should not rely solely on others to solve the question.
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I can't solve this problem, can anyone help?

The problem I'm stuck on is:

You're trying to tip over a box. What is the amount of force you'd need to apply to it?

The box is 2.7 meters tall, .83 wide and weighs 27kg.

Anyone got an answer...?
 
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You need to make an attempt to solve the problem before anyone will help you ...

And this question belongs in "introductory physics".
 
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depends where u apply force.
you can do by torqe balance about the tip point.
 

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