$A$ cylinder rolls up an inclined plane to a certain height and then rolls down. (It does not slip during the entire motion.) What is the direction of the frictional force acting on the cylinder?

  • A
    Upwards while ascending and downwards while descending
  • B
    Downwards while ascending and downwards while descending
  • C
    Downwards while ascending and upwards while descending
  • D
    Upwards while ascending and upwards while descending

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