A body kept on a smooth horizontal surface is pulled by a constant horizontal force applied at the top point of the body. If the body rolls purely on the surface, its shape can be:
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A body kept on a smooth horizontal surface is pulled by a constant horizontal force applied at the top point of the body. If the body rolls purely on the surface, its shape can be:

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Write translation ΣF=Ma and rotation Στ about CM=I about CMα, together with the no-slip relation v of CM=ωR and a of CM=αR whenever pure rolling applies. Solving the equations for the shown geometry gives thin pipetop point of the body. If the body rolls purely on the surface, its shape can be:.