Question

What will happen to a body moving along the circular path in the absence of centripetal

force?

(a) It will move faster along the circular path. (b) It will go along a straight line.

(c) It will move slower along the circular path (d) It will stop moving​

Answer 1

Answer:

However,moon revolves around the earth in a circular motion because of the centripetal force acting of on it. In absence of centripetal force, the moon will not be able to follow a circular path and would move in a straight line tangential to the orbit of the moon.