A box (whose mass is 53.2 kg) is 9.9 m wide and 21.2 m tall.  A horizontal force (F) is applied to the box 17.4 m above the ground.  What minimum amount of the force F (in newtons) is needed to tip the box over?

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A box (whose mass is 53.2 kg) is 9.9 m wide and 21.2 m tall.  A horizontal force (F) is applied to the box 17.4 m above the ground.  What minimum amount of the force F (in newtons) is needed to tip the box over?

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