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A cube rests on a rough horizontal surface, and the coefficient of static friction between the cube and the surface is μ. If the plane on which the cube rests is gradually tilted from the horizontal, the equilibrium is disturbed by sliding first (rather than toppling) if:

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1μ > 1
2μ < 1
3μ > 1 2
4μ < 1 2✓

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μ < 1 2

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A cube rests on a rough horizontal surface, and the coefficient of static friction between the cube and the surface is μ. If the plane on which the cube rests is gradually tilted from the horizontal, the equilibrium is disturbed by sliding first (rather than toppling) if: