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Thought of this question driving with an LPG can in my boot and couldn’t come to a conclusion.

Assuming equal size, shape and weight distribution, but different total weights.

Also assume that the objects cannot slide on the surface.

Given they were placed on a surface, (for example a piece of paper) and this surface was accelerated, would the heavier or the lighter of the two objects tip over first (or at the same time!?)

Thanks for your help!

Thought of this question driving with an LPG can in my boot and couldn’t come to a conclusion.

Assuming equal size, shape and weight distribution, but different total weights.

Also assume that the objects cannot slide on the surface.

Given they were placed on a surface, (for example a piece of paper) and this surface was accelerated, would the heavier or the lighter of the two objects tip over first (or at the same time!?)

Thanks for your help!

Thought of this question driving with an LPG can in my boot and couldn’t come to a conclusion.

Assuming equal size, shape and weight distribution, but different total weights.

Also assume that the objects cannot slide on the surface.

Given they were placed on a surface, (for example a piece of paper) and this surface was accelerated, would the heavier or the lighter of the two objects tip over first (or at the same time!?)

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Given two objects of different masses which cannot slide, if I was to accelerate the object supporting them: which would tip first?

Thought of this question driving with an LPG can in my boot and couldn’t come to a conclusion.

Assuming equal size, shape and weight distribution, but different total weights.

Also assume that the objects cannot slide on the surface.

Given they were placed on a surface, (for example a piece of paper) and this surface was accelerated, would the heavier or the lighter of the two objects tip over first (or at the same time!?)

Thanks for your help!