Point P in the figure indicates the position of an object traveling at constant speed clockwise around the circle.Which arrow best represent the direction the object would travel if the net external force on it were suddenly reduced to zero?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the net external force on an object is reduced to zero, the object will continue to move in the direction of its current velocity. At point P, the object is moving upward and to the right, so it will continue moving in that direction. The arrow that best represents this direction is arrow D.

Point P in the Figure Indicates the Position of an Object