A solid sphere of radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal ' $F$ ' is applied at…

A solid sphere of radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal ' $F$ ' is applied at height ' $h$ ' from the lowest point. For the maximum acceleration of the centre of mass, which is correct?
  1. $h=R$
  2. $h=2 R$
  3. $h=0$
  4. No relation between $h$ and $R$

Solution

Smooth surface is given so rolling motion is not possible. Sphere will perform linear motion.

Asked in: NEET 2002

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