Unstable · Physics Brawl 2020 #FoL.5

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Suppose that we have a cuboid with dimensions a=20cma = 20cm, b=30cmb = 30cm, c=50cmc = 50cm and density ρ=620kg⋅m−3\rho = 620 kg \cdot m^{-3}. One of its faces with dimensions aa and cc is lying on a horizontal surface in a homogeneous gravitational field. How stable is it with respect to rotation around one of its bottom edges with length cc? Find the smallest amount of energy needed to turn it over. Assume g=9.81m⋅s−2g = 9.81 m \cdot s^{-2}.

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