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A ring of mass m rests on a horizontal surface. A body of equal mass m is connected via a string wound around the ring. When the system is released from rest, the ring rolls without slipping. Examine the following statements: (i) The acceleration of the centre of mass of the ring is 2g/3. (ii) The acceleration of the hanging body is 4g/3. (iii) The friction force on the ring acts in the forward direction (direction of motion). (iv) The friction force on the ring acts in the backward direction. Which combination is correct?

  1. Statements (i) and (ii) only
  2. Statements (i) and (iii) only
  3. Statements (ii) and (iv) only
  4. None of these

Correct answer: None of these

Solution

Solving the coupled equations yields a_cm = g/3 (not 2g/3) and a_hanging = 2g/3 (not 4g/3), and friction acts forward. Since both (i) and (ii) are wrong in their stated values, none of the given combinations is fully correct.

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