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10 A student is swinging a ball on a string in a circle to model the movement of planets in the solar system. If the student lets go of the string holding the ball, which path would the ball take? H G

10 A student is swinging a ball on a string in a circle to model the movement of planets in the solar system. If the student lets go of the string holding the ball, which path would the ball take? H G

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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**Question 10:** A student is swinging a ball on a string in a circle to model the movement of planets in the solar system. If the student lets go of the string holding the ball, which path would the ball take? **Options:** - **F:** Diagram shows an arrow starting in a downward curved path, transitioning into a straight line downward. - **G:** Diagram shows an arrow initially curving downwards, then sharply transitioning into a straight line diagonally downwards. - **H:** Diagram shows an arrow moving in a curved path that loops to the left. - **J:** Diagram shows an arrow initially curving upwards before moving into a straight line horizontally to the right. The question involves understanding the concept of inertia and centripetal force. When the string is released, the ball will follow a straight-line path tangential to the point it was released due to inertia.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 10:** A student is swinging a ball on a string in a circle to model the movement of planets in the solar system. If the student lets go of the string holding the ball, which path would the ball take? **Options:** - **F:** Diagram shows an arrow starting in a downward curved path, transitioning into a straight line downward. - **G:** Diagram shows an arrow initially curving downwards, then sharply transitioning into a straight line diagonally downwards. - **H:** Diagram shows an arrow moving in a curved path that loops to the left. - **J:** Diagram shows an arrow initially curving upwards before moving into a straight line horizontally to the right. The question involves understanding the concept of inertia and centripetal force. When the string is released, the ball will follow a straight-line path tangential to the point it was released due to inertia.
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