A solid sphere purely rolls down an inclined plane such that it gains angular speed with time. The direction of frictional force on the sphere is .
A
vertically downward
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B
Downwards along the incline
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C
Upwards along the incline
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Solution
The correct option is C Upwards along the incline Friction will oppose the relative motion and hence acts upwards along the incline. Because of torque of friction, the sphere gains angular speed in anti-clockwise direction as it falls along the incline.