Question

10 if the ball on the string were to be let go at this moment, which answer choice is the correct path of the ball? clear all

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's first law

An object in motion will continue in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. When the ball on the string is let go, the centripetal force (provided by the string tension) disappears.

Step2: Analyze the ball's velocity at release

The ball has a tangential velocity at the moment of release. Looking at the circular - motion diagram, the direction of the tangential velocity is along the direction of arrow 1.

Answer:

1