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Step: 1
(a)
Here, system of the external forces is and system of the effective forces is .
Substitute 20 kg for m.
Step: 2
(b)
Here, reaction at A is A.
For tipping to impend, write the expression when the system of the external moment is
equivalent to the system of the effective moments about point B.
Here, system of the external moment about B is and the system of the effective moment
about B is .
Here, reaction at B is B.
For tipping to impend, write the expression when the system of the external moment is
equivalent to the system of the effective moments about point A.
Here, system of the external moment about A is and the system of the effective moment
about A is .
Therefore, the height ranges in between for which the cabinet will
not tip.
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