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Rolling motion

Question

A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is placed on a rough horizontal surface. It is pulled by a horizontal force F acting through its centre of mass as a result of which it begins to roll without slipping. Angular acceleration of the sphere can be expressed as:

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Solution

By taking torque about O
FR=25MR2+MR2αα=5F7MR



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