$A$ wheel of radius $R$ and mass $M$ is placed at the bottom of a fixed step of height $R$ as shown in the figure. $A$ constant force is continuously applied on the surface of the wheel so that it just climbs the step without slipping. Consider the torque $\tau$ about an axis normal to the plane of the paper passing through the point $Q$. Which of the following options is/are correct?

  • A
    If the force is applied at point $P$ tangentially then $\tau$ decreases continuously as the wheel climbs
  • B
    If the force is applied normal to the circumference at point $X$ then $\tau$ is constant
  • C
    If the force is applied normal to the circumference at point $P$ then $\tau$ is zero
  • D
    If the force is applied tangentially at point $S$ then $\tau \neq 0$ but the wheel never climbs the step

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