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mybrohshi5
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Homework Statement
A yo-yo is placed on a table with a rough horizontal surface. the string is wound around the center of the yo-yo several times. The string is held so that it exits the yo-yo horizontally on the lower side of the stem. The string is then pulled horizontally with a force of magnitude F.
Assume the yo-yo rolls without slipping.
What is the direction of the acceleration of the center of mass of the yo-yo when pulled?
The Attempt at a Solution
I thought the yo-yo would roll in the opposite direction of the pulling force therefore making the acceleration opposite in direction of the pulling force.
Does this sound right?
I wish i had a yo-yo to test this one out :(
thanks for any help