Rolling Motion
A solid sphere of radius R is placed on smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal force F is applied at height h from the lowest point. For the maximum acceleration of centre of mass, which is correct?
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Answer: (d)
- The surface is smooth, so there is no friction; the only horizontal force is .
- whatever the height (h only changes the angular acceleration).
- So the answer is (d) no relation between h and R.