A rectangular block has a square base measuring $a \times a$ and its height is $h$. It moves on a horizontal surface in a direction perpendicular to one of the edges. The coefficient of friction is $\mu$. It will topple if
A rectangular block has a square base measuring $a \times a$ and its height is $h$. It moves on a horizontal surface in a direction perpendicular to one of the edges. The coefficient of friction is $\mu$. It will topple if
- A
$\mu > \frac{h}{a}$
- B
$\mu > \frac{a}{h}$
- C
$\mu > \frac{2a}{h}$
- D
$\mu > \frac{a}{2h}$
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