AIIMS2017PhysicsRotational Motion
Assertion : A solid sphere is rolling on a rough horizontal surface. Acceleration of contact point is zero. Reason : A solid sphere can roll on the smooth surface.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
Step-by-step solution
During rolling motion, there is radial acceleration towards the centre. Hence, the contact point moves vertically upward. On smooth surface, sphere will slide without rolling.