99. The following is in unstable equilibrium__________________?

A. a uniform solid cone resting on a generator on a smooth horizontal plane
B. a uniform solid cone resting on its base on a horizontal plane
C. a solid cube resting on one edge
D. a satellite encircling the earth
✅ The correct answer is option C.

100. A ladder of weight ‘w’ rests against a smooth vertical wall, and rests on rough horizontal ground, the coefficient of friction between the ladder and the ground being 1/4. The maximum angle of inclination of the ladder to the vertical, if a man of weight ‘w’ is to walk to the top of it safely, is tan’1 x, where x is___________________?

A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 3
D. 4
✅ The correct answer is option B.