Question

Consider a cylinder of mass $M$ resting on a rough horizontal rug that is pulled out from under it with acceleration $'a'$ perpendicular to the axis of cylinder. What is $F_{friction}$ at point $P$ ? It is assumed that the cylinder does not slip.

• A. $Mg$
• B. $Ma$
• C. $\frac{Ma}{2}$
• D. $\frac{Ma}{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\frac{Ma}{3}$

Answer 2