The spool shown in the figure is placed on a rough horizontal surface and has inner radius r and outer radius R. The angle θ between the applied force and the horizontal can be varied. The critical angle (θ) for which the spool does not roll and remains stationary is given by
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a
θ=cos−1rR
b
θ=cos−12rR
c
θ=cos−1rR
d
θ=sin−1rR
answer is A.
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If the spool is not to translate, Fcosθ=f ……….(i)If the spool is not to rotate,Fr=fR …….(ii)or fRrcosθ=for cosθ=rR⇒θ=cos−1rRAlso the line of action of F should pass through the bottom-most point.