Why does a glass topple when the cloth is pulled from under it

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When a cloth is pulled slowly, the glass remains stable due to static friction, allowing it to move with the cloth. However, when the cloth is pulled quickly, the force exceeds the static friction, causing the glass to topple as it cannot maintain its position. The concept of inertia explains that the glass resists changes to its state of motion, while torque comes into play as the glass pivots around its base when the cloth is jerked away. If the cloth is pulled abruptly, the glass may remain upright due to inertia, as it does not have enough time to react to the change. Understanding these principles of friction, inertia, and torque clarifies why the glass behaves differently under varying speeds of cloth removal.
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When the cloth is pulled slowly, the glass moves with the cloth, when pulled faster, it topples. When jerked from underneath the glass, the glass stays put. Explain in terms of inertia and torque.

I think I have the first and last part, I'm confused about why it topples, however. Any help at all is appreciated
 
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Explain your ideas so far.
 
my ideas are:

when it's pulled faster, it has to overcome the force of the static friction, as the cloth does move underneath the glass. I believe the kinetic friction is what is affecting it, but I'm not sure where torque is involved
 
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