Which glass in the figure is unstable and will topple?
To Find: The glass which is unstable or topple.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The average position of the weight of the object is considered as the center of gravity.
The position of center of gravity of the body affects the stability of that body. If center of gravity is lower, the stability of the object is greater. The glass which is on higher inclination causes more shifting of the center of gravity towards the left which causes more chances of topple.
Conclusion:
Thus, the glass placed on the right side is unstable and it will topple.
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