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A square block of side h and mass m is on an inclined hill of angle alpha. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the hill is us. Derive conditions for which the block will slip or tip.

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The expert derives conditions for square block sides. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the hill is determined.

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A square block of side h and mass m is on an inclined hill of angle alpha. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the hill is us. Derive conditions for which the block will slip or tip.

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