2462Civil EngineeringMedium
A semi-circular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi-cricular disc and horizontal surface is i. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will________?
Anone of the above
Bslant up towards direction of pull
Cremain horizontal
Dslant down towards direction of pull
Eunpredictable
Correct answer
D. slant down towards direction of pull
Explanation
The correct answer is slant down towards direction of pull.