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A hollow uniform hemisphere of radius R is pressed against a smooth vertical wall by a force F at point P as shown. The force F makes an angle θ with vertical and its line of action is passing through center of   hemisphere. Center of mass of hemisphere is at distance R2 from the center. What is the minimum value of tanθ for equilibrium?
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a

2

b

13

c

3

d

12

answer is A.

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For equilibrium in this case all the forces should be passing through same point.
tanθ=1/23/2=13

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