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Homework Statement
A uniform crate with a mass of 14.1 kg rests on a floor with a coefficient of static friction equal to 0.551. The crate is a uniform cube with sides 1.21 m in length.
If a horizontal force is applied to the top of the crate, what is the magnitude of the horizontal force needed to cause it to start tipping?
uS=.551
mass=14.1
Homework Equations
t=0
The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea how to solve this problem,but i know it has something to do with torques. What do i set the axis of rotation to so i can get the torque caused by friction and normal.
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