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Motion in a Plane: Advanced Circular Motion MCQ

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Advanced Circular MotionHardQuestion 5342

Question

When a stone whirled in a circle breaks free from the string, it:
  1. A
    Falls vertically
  2. B
    Moves in a circular path
  3. C
    Flies off tangentially
    Correct
  4. D
    Moves toward center

Correct answer

Flies off tangentially

Explanation

When centripetal force disappears, no horizontal force acts. The stone flies in the direction of its instantaneous velocity: tangentially.

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