A piece of stone attached to one end of a string is whirled round in...
PHYSICS
JAMB 2003
A piece of stone attached to one end of a string is whirled round in a horizontal circle and the string suddenly cuts. The stone will fly off in a direction
- A. perpendicular to the circular path
- B. parallel to the circular path
- C. tangential to the circular path
- D. towards the center of the circle
Correct Answer: C. tangential to the circular path
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