A disc of circumference s is at rest at a point A on a horizontal surface when a constant horizontal force begins to act on its centre. Between A and B there is sufficient friction to prevent slipping, and the surface is smooth to the right of B. AB = s. The disc moves from A to B in time T. To the right of B,

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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 B: linear acceleration of the disc will increase.; C: the disc will make one rotation in time T/2.; D: the disc will cover a distance greater than s in further time T..