A wheel is rolling on a horizontal plane. At a certain instant, it has a velocity and acceleration ’ of CM as shown in Figure. Acceleration of
a) |
is vertically upwards |
b) |
may be vertically downwards |
c) |
cannot be horizontal |
d) |
Some point on the rim may be horizontal leftwards |
A wheel is rolling on a horizontal plane. At a certain instant, it has a velocity and acceleration ’ of CM as shown in Figure. Acceleration of
a) |
is vertically upwards |
b) |
may be vertically downwards |
c) |
cannot be horizontal |
d) |
Some point on the rim may be horizontal leftwards |
(a,b,c,d)
At
For a rolling wheel,
Therefore, option (a) is correct
At
If then may be vertically downwards Therefore, option (b) is correct
At C:
Therefore, option (c ) is correct
Consider this diagram:
Therefore, option (d) is correct