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A solid sphere of radius `R` is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal force `F` is applied at height `h` from the lowest point. For the maximum acceleration of the centre of mass

A

h = R

B

h = 2R

C

h = 0

D

Centre of mass has same acceleration in each case

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