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Question
A uniform sphere is placed on a smooth horizontal surface and a horizontal force F is applied on it at a distance h above the centre. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the sphere
Options
A.is maximum when h = 0
B.is maximum when h = R
C.is maximum when h = R/2
D.is independent of h
Solution
Acceleration of COM does not depend on position of force.
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