For a table on a rough surface, if i give it a push

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When a table on a rough surface is pushed, it slides initially due to the applied force overcoming static friction. However, as it moves, the frictional force acting on the legs does not apply to the top, which can lead to a difference in motion between the top and bottom. This difference causes the table to become unstable and eventually topple over. The top of the table does not move because it is not directly influenced by the friction acting on the legs, resulting in a loss of balance. Ultimately, the combination of friction and the push creates conditions that lead to the table's toppling.
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for a table on a rough surface, if i give it a push, it would slide for a distance then topple over..what cause it to topple over?
why the friction would not just stop the table from moving??
 
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The friction force is only acting on the legs of the table, not the top. What stops the top of the table from moving?
 
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