A block in the shape of a parallelepiped of sides 1m × 2m × 3m lies on the surface. Which of the faces gives maximum stable block?
1 m × 2 m
2 m × 3 m
1 m × 3 m
Equally stable on all faces
Correct Answer :
B. 2 m × 3 m
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