Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 12, Problem 43P
A uniform, solid cube of mass m and side s is in stable equilibrium when sitting on a level tabletop. How much energy is required to bring it to an unstable equilibrium where it’s resting on its corner?
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