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preet
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Homework Statement
Assuming I have a simple body, like a box, with known center of mass, how do I find the applied force, through its center of mass that will cause the object to tip over? The object is at rest on a flat surface.
Known elements:
weight of object, static friction between surface and object, position of center of mass.
Homework Equations
[tex]
(\vec{F}_{net})_x = \Sigma F_x = 0
[/tex]
[tex]
(\vec{F}_{net})_y = \Sigma F_y = 0
[/tex]
[tex]
(\vec{M}_{net})_G = \Sigma M_G = 0
[/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
Drew a free body diagram, and my forces {Weight, Applied Force, Friction and Normal Force). Showed the normal force located at the corner opposite the applied force. The applied force is only present in the X direction. I'm guessing I need to solve for Friction to solve for the Applied Force. I'm a little lost as to how to do this.
Thanks
Preet