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

In summary, the problem involves a homogeneous cube with one edge on the floor and one on a smooth vertical wall. The underside of the cube makes an angle of \frac{\pi}{6} with the horizontal surface. The value of the coefficient of friction between the cube and the floor must be determined in order for the cube to remain in balance. The equations used are \sum F=0, \sum M=0, and M=rF, where M represents the momentum of force and r is the size of the cube. The assumption is that the forces from all parts of the cube are equal due to its homogeneity. The equation \sum M=0 can be defined as r\cdot\sum(F)=0, indicating that
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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.

Homework Equations


[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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Any help?

I think that this is picture
 
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Here is a picture
 

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How to define [tex]\sum M=0[/tex]?
 
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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.
 
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I mean in this case.
 

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