Question
Read statement below carefully, and state, with reasons, if it is true or false:
The instantaneous acceleration of the point of contact during rolling is zero.

Answer

False.
Explanation:
When a body is rolling, its instantaneous acceleration is not equal to zero. It has some value.

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