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A wooden cube is placed on a rough horizontal table, a force is applied to the cube. Gradually the force is increased. Whether the cube slides before toppling or topples before sliding is independent of :

A

the position of point of application of the force

B

the length of the edge of the cube

C

mass of the cube

D

Coefficient of friction between the cube and the table

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