To Find: The minimum mass that that will cause the table to overturn.
Answer to Problem 60GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the table.
Formula used:
Let the minimum mass that can be placed to overturn the table is
The mass is placed symmetrically between the two legs.
Taking the torque about the axis that passes through the two legs.
Calculation:
Putting the values in equation (1):
The A is the midpoint of OB.
Conclusion:
The minimum mass that can be placed to overturn the table is
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