A piece of stone attached to one end pf string is whirled round in a horizontal circle. When the string is suddenly cut, the stone will
A
move towards te centre of the circle
B
stop moving immediately
C
move along a circular path of smaller radius
D
fly off in a direction tangential to the circular path
E
acquire greater centripetal force
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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