Question 11 Mark
Read statement below carefully, and state, with reasons, if it is true or false: During rolling, the force of friction acts in the same direction as the direction of motion of the CM of the body.
Answer
View full question & answer→False. Explanation: Frictional force acts opposite to the direction of motion of the centre of mass of a body. In the case of rolling, the direction of motion of the centre of mass is backward. Hence, frictional force acts in the forward direction.