A piece of stone attached to one end pf string is whirled round in a...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1998

A piece of stone attached to one end pf string is whirled round in a horizontal circle. When the string is suddenly cut, the stone will

  • A. move towards te centre of the circle
  • B. stop moving immediately
  • C. move along a circular path of smaller radius
  • D. fly off in a direction tangential to the circular path

Correct Answer: D. fly off in a direction tangential to the circular path



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