A uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R is to be pulled over a step of height a (a < R) by applying a force F at its centre 'O' perpendicular to the plane through the axes of the cylinder on the edge of the step (see figure). The minimum value of F required is:
A uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R is to be pulled over a step of height a (a < R) by applying a force F at its centre 'O' perpendicular to the plane through the axes of the cylinder on the edge of the step (see figure). The minimum value of F required is:
Option 1 - <p>Mg√(1 - a²/R²)<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>Mg√(1 - (R-a)²/R²)</p>
Option 3 - <p>Mg√(R²/(R-a)² - 1)</p>
Option 4 - <p>Mg√(a/R)</p>
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:
FR > mgcosθR
F > mgcosθ
F > mg √ (R²- (R-a)²)/R ⇒ Mg√ (1- (R-a)²/R²)
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