Force is applied on spool as shown in figure. Friction is sufficient to avoid sliding. Then, (F passes through point of contact of spool and ground)
A
spool will move towards right
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B
spool will move towards left.
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C
spool will remain in rest.
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is C spool will remain in rest. Torque of all forces about point of contact is zero. So no rolling will happen and the spool will remain in rest.