Mass Attached To String#

The figure below shows a mass attached to a string. The mass is being swung in a horizontal circle in the counter - clockwise direction when the string is suddenly cut by a pair of scissors.

The image depicts the circle with the mass attached swinging in a clockwise motion. The string is being cut when mass is a spot that is equivalent to 5 o'clock. Choice A shows that the trajectory of the mass will be diagonally downwards. Choice B shows that the trajectory will be horizontal to the right. Choice C shows that the trajectory will be to the right but will have a curved shaped where the mass will go up slightly before curving back down. Choice D shows that the trajectory will be diagonally upwards. Choice E shows that the trajectory will swing up and curve towards a counter clockwise direction. Choice F shows that the trajectory of the mass will swing vertically upwards.

Part 1#

which of the arrows shows the trajectory that the mass follows after the string is cut? Choose the best choice.

Answer Section#

  • Arrow A

  • Arrow B

  • Arrow C

  • Arrow D

  • Arrow E

  • Arrow F

Attribution#

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