engineering physics MCQ #690

A stone is tied to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle. If the string breaks, what will be the direction of the stone's motion?

engineering physics MCQ #690

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A stone is tied to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle. If the string breaks, what will be the direction of the stone's motion?

    • A) Tangential to the circle
    • B) Radially outward
    • C) Radially inward
    • D) Perpendicular to the plane of the circle

    Answer: Tangential to the circle

    Explanation: The stone will move tangentially due to inertia, as there is no centripetal force acting on it after the string breaks.