Center of mass on inclined plane

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Homework Statement



A box with its center of mass off-center as
indicated by the dot is placed on an inclined
plane.

In which orientation does the box tip over?

Homework Equations



Teacher didn't even mention anything related to this

The Attempt at a Solution


Since the CM was at the top, the CG in this case was at the top. Gravity pulls straight downward and nothing is there to support the CM, so it would tip over in option 1, right?
 
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Exactly. In order to not tip over, the center of mass must be over the base.