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Q. Find the minimum height of the obstacle so that the sphere can stay in equilibrium.Physics Question Image

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Solution:

The sphere is on the verge of topping when a line of action of weight passes through the edge.
$\cos \theta=\frac{( R - h )}{ R } \Rightarrow h = R - R \cos \theta$