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When a force F is applied on a block of mass m resting on a horizontal surface then there are two possibilities, either the block moves by translation or it moves by toppling. If the surface is smooth then the block always translates but on a rough surface it topples only when the torque of the applied force F is greater than the torque of mg about a point in contact with the ground. When the force F is applied the body
When the block topples about A, the normal force:
- Passes through centre of mass
- Is zero may topple about
or it may translate.
- Shifts to the right and passes through most edge containing A
- Is zero if the surface is smooth
or it may translate.
The correct answer is: Shifts to the right and passes through most edge containing A
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