A stone is whirled counter-clockwise in a horizontal circle and the string suddenly…

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Problem

A stone is whirled counter-clockwise in a horizontal circle and the string suddenly snaps when the stone is at the western-most point of its path. Which direction will the stone move immediately after the string breaks? (a) North (b) South (c) Towards the centre (d) Away from the centre

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