Finding the Coefficient of Friction for a Homogeneous Cube in Static Equilibrium

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Homework Statement


Homogeneous cube with one edge lying on the floor and the other on a smooth vertical wall. The underside of cube with a horizontal surface makes angle of [tex]\frac{\pi}{6}[/tex].What is the value to the coefficient of friction between the cube and the floor to cube remain in balance.

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[tex]\sum F=0[/tex]
[tex]\sum M=0[/tex]
[tex]M=rF[/tex]
M is momentum of force.

The Attempt at a Solution


In static case

[tex]\sum F=0[/tex]
[tex]\sum M=0[/tex]
I need help to write this equation from the problem statement. I don't have idea.
Because cube is homogenuous the forces are equal from all parts I suppose.

My assymption is that [tex]r[/tex] is size of cube so [tex]a[/tex]. Do you have any idea? I think this goes in one line but it is hard for me.
 
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How to define [tex]\sum M=0[/tex]?
 
Um ... momentum of force ... ?

If [itex]\displaystyle M=r\cdot F[/itex], then [itex]\displaystyle\sum\left(M\right)=r\cdot\sum\left(F \right)[/itex], and so, as r≠0, [itex]\displaystyle\sum\left(F\right)=0[/itex], which we already knew. That's the equivalent of just no net force being applied.
 
I mean in this case.