A homogeneous block rests on top of the cylindrical surface. Derive the relationship between the radius of

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A homogeneous block rests on top of the cylindrical surface. Derive the relationship between the radius of the cylinder, r, and the dimension of the block, b, for stable equilibrium. Hint: Establish the potential energy function for a small angle ? i.e., approximate sin ? ? 0, and cos ? ? 1 ? ?2/2.

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