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Homework Statement
http://tinypic.com/r/sebqc1/8
Homework Equations
can anyone help me with this question? I know i have to use torques to find the answer but i have no idea how to solve it and write equations for it.
thanks
Yes, you need to use torques. What equations have you been taught relating to torques?snav96 said:Homework Statement
http://tinypic.com/r/sebqc1/8
Homework Equations
can anyone help me with this question? I know i have to use torques to find the answer but i have no idea how to solve it and write equations for it.
thanks
The Attempt at a Solution
haruspex said:Yes, you need to use torques. What equations have you been taught relating to torques?
If it does start to tip, what will the forces on the object be, in what directions, and acting through what points?
If the y-axis forces are unbalanced, there would be a nonzero net vertical force. What would result from that?snav96 said:http://tinypic.com/r/161m64l/8
this is my attempt at the question.
if it tips would the forces along the y-axis get unbalanced? N> mg ?
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