Multiple choice

A piece of stone tied at the end of a thread is whirled in a horizontal circle. If the string breaks, in which of the following directions will the stone fly?

  1. In the direction of the applied force
  2. In the direction opposite to the applied force
  3. Tangentially to the path

  1. Only 1 and 3

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 2
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Explanation

The stone will fly in the direction of the applied force and tangentially to the path.

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