A girl attaches a rock to a string, which she then swings counter-clockwise in a horizontal circle. The string breaks at point P in Figure 7-4, which shows a bird's-eye view (i.e., as seen from above) Figure 7-4

Which path (A-E) will the rock follow?

Question

A girl attaches a rock to a string, which she then swings counter-clockwise in a horizontal circle. The string breaks at point P in Figure 7-4, which shows a bird's-eye view (i.e., as seen from above) Figure 7-4
  
Which path (A-E) will the rock follow?

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The Answer is path B

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