A force F is applied horizontally on a cylinder in the line of centre as shown in the figure. The cylinder is on a rough surface of coefficient of friction μ. The direction of the friction force acting on the cylinder will be
A
In the direction of F
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B
Zero
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C
In the opposite direction of F
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D
Cannot be ascertained
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Solution
The correct option is D In the opposite direction of F The force F causes a translational ratio of sphere with respect to ground. Friction force acts opposite to F by nature because Torque and gravitational force will cancel each other out.