Tipping Block On Incline

Box on an incline; leaning tower on an incline
PIRA: 
1J11.15
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1J Statistics of Rigid Bodies
Concept: 
Exceeding Center of Gravity

 

A: A non-sliding block on an incline has a rod that pivots about the center of mass. When the box is tilted so that a diagonal line passes the vertical rod, the box will tip over.

B: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is tipped on an incline until it falls over.

 

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