Question

A stone tied to a string is whirled in a circle as it is revolving the rope breaks then what happens

Answer 1

your complete question is ---> A stone tied to a string is whirled in a circle As it is revolving ,the rope suddenly brokes Then what happens ..

a) the stone flies off tangentially.

b) the stone moves radially inwards.

c) the stone moves radially outwards.

d)the motion of the stone depends upon its velocity.

answer : option (a)

solution : A stone is tied to a string is whirled in a circle as it is revolving the rope breaks then stone flies off tangentially.

when rope breaks , there is no centripetal force or centrifugal force acting on stone. The continues its motion due to inertia. and this motion is along tangent to the circular path .

and hence, stone flies off tangentially.