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What are the two important values for considering toppling stability in the Truck example?
What are the two important values for considering toppling stability in the Truck example?
The x-coordinate of the center of mass and the x-coordinate of the part of the object that touches the ground
In the provided image, at what angle does Fg directly intersect with the extreme point, allowing the wheel to support the Truck?
In the provided image, at what angle does Fg directly intersect with the extreme point, allowing the wheel to support the Truck?
At that angle (and at angles less than it)
What happens when the angle is increased just a little bit in the Truck example?
What happens when the angle is increased just a little bit in the Truck example?
Gf and that part won't intersect anymore and Fg will go beyond the wheel, meaning there will be nothing to support the Truck
What is the significance of the x-coordinate of the center of mass in considering toppling stability?
What is the significance of the x-coordinate of the center of mass in considering toppling stability?
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Why is it important to consider the x-coordinate of the part of the object that touches the ground in toppling stability?
Why is it important to consider the x-coordinate of the part of the object that touches the ground in toppling stability?
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