$A$ cylinder rolls up an inclined plane to a certain height and then rolls down. (It does not slip during the entire motion.) What is the direction of the frictional force acting on the cylinder?

  • A
    Upwards while ascending and downwards while descending
  • B
    Downwards while ascending and downwards while descending
  • C
    Downwards while ascending and upwards while descending
  • D
    Upwards while ascending and upwards while descending

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$A$ rigid body of mass $M$ and radius $R$ rolls without slipping on an inclined plane of inclination $\theta$,under gravity. Match the type of body in Column-$I$ with the magnitude of the force of friction in Column-$II$.
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$(A)$ Ring $(I)$ $\frac{Mg \sin \theta}{3.5}$
$(B)$ Solid sphere $(II)$ $\frac{Mg \sin \theta}{2}$
$(C)$ Solid cylinder $(III)$ $\frac{Mg \sin \theta}{3}$
$(D)$ Hollow cylinder $(IV)$ $\frac{Mg \sin \theta}{2.5}$

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