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A solid cube is placed on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between them is `mu=0.25`. A variable horizontal force is applied on the cube’s upper face, perpendicular to one edge and passing through the mid-point of edge, as shown in figure. The maximum acceleration with which it can move without toppling is (take `g=10m//s^(2)` )

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The correct Answer is:
5
`mu mg xx (l//2) + P xx (l//2) = mg(l//2)`
`P =mg - mu m g and P- mu mg = ma`
hence `a=g(1-2mu) =5`
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