Whirl a Rock at the End of a String and It

question 3

Multiple Choice

Whirl a rock at the end of a string and it follows a circular path.If the string breaks,the tendency of the rock is to

• A)continue to follow a circular path.
• B)follow a straight-line path.
• C)increase its speed.
• D)revolve in a smaller circle.

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