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A homogeneous solid cylindrical roller of radius R and mass M is pulled on a cricket pitch by a horizontal force. Assuming rolling without slipping, angular acceleration of the cylinder is:
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Options:
  • A F3 mR
  • B 3F2 m R
  • C 2F3 m R
  • D F2 m R
Solution:
2542 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2F3 m R
i

frR=Iα=mR22α (ii)

For pure rolling

a=αR (iii)

From i, (ii) and (iii)

F-mRα2=mαR

F=32mR  α

α=2F3mR

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