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A force F is applied horizontally on a cylinder in the line of centre as shown in the figure. The cylinder is on a rough surface of coefficient of fricition `mu`. The direction of the friction force acting on the cylinder will be

A

in the direction of F

B

zero

C

in opposite direction of F

D

can not be ascertained

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