Two equal and opposite forces are applied tangentially to a uniform disc of mass $M$ and radius $R$ as shown in the figure. If the disc is pivoted at its centre and free to rotate in its plane,the angular acceleration of the disc is ............

  • A
    $\frac{F}{M R}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 F}{3 M R}$
  • C
    $\frac{4 F}{M R}$
  • D
    Zero

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