A Massless Rope Is Wrapped Around a Uniform Cylinder That

Multiple Choice

A massless rope is wrapped around a uniform cylinder that has radius R and mass M, as shown in the figure. Initially, the unwrapped portion of the rope is vertical and the cylinder is horizontal. The linear acceleration of the cylinder is:

A) (2/3) g
B) (1/2) g
C) (1/3) g
D) (1/6) g
E) (5/6) g