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A horizontal force `F` is applied at the top of an equilateral triangular block having mass `m`. The minimum coefficient of friction required to topple the block before translation will be

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For toppling
`F.(asqrt3)/2=mga/2,F=(mg)/(sqrt3)`
For not sliding `Fltmumg,(mg)/(sqrt3)lemumg`
`muge1/(sqrt3)`
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