Question: A large barrel lies on its side. In order to roll it across the floor, you apply a horizontal force, as shown in the figure.

A large barrel lies on its side. In order to roll it across the floor, you apply a horizontal force, as shown in the figure. If the applied force points toward the axis of rotation, which runs down the center of the barrel through the center of mass, it produces zero torque about that axis. How then can this applied force make the barrel start to roll?

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