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
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A.
perpendicular to the circular path
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B.
parallel to the circular path
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C.
tangential to the circular path
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D.
towards the center of the circle
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
AS the stone is whirled round and te string suddenly cuts, say at A, B, C or D. The stone will fly off in the direction indicated V
A, V
B, V
C or V
D respectively which is tangential to the circular path
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