A solid sphere is released on an inclined plane. If the plane is sufficiently rough for pure rolling, then work done by friction on sphere is
A
Negative
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B
Positive
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C
Zero
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D
Depends upon mass of sphere
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Solution
The correct option is C Zero Work done by friction is zero in case of pure rolling; because, the point on the rolling body where the friction is being applied has zero speed.