limit number of process in top with non-interactive mode

[mnikhil m]

Top command in Linux is allowing to control the number of processes only in 
the 
interactive mode. I want to control the number of processes in 
non-interactive batch 
mode. Is there any other version of top available ? Or is there a way to do 
so with 
the current version itself? 

Note: Manual page for top is inappropriate with the command. 
For example, "top 10" reports an improper use of command though it is valid 
according to the man page. 
 [Actually this is asked by one of my colleague, asking here as I am out of 
answer]
 Regards,
Nikhil