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Suppose the string in the figure breaks as you whirl the rock

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Will the rock fly off as shown in X or y?

 

X
Y

Correct Answer

Y

Explanation

The rock will continue in the same direction if no external force is exerted on it.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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