Direction: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) i...
In a circular path direction of motion changes at every point. The direction of motion at any point is the tangent to that point in circular path.
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Assertion (A): A stone tied with a piece of thread describing a circular path with constant velocity on being released moves in a straight line.
Reason (R): Along the circular path direction of motion remains the same at every point.
Explanation:
To understand why the correct answer is option 'C', let's analyze the assertion and reason given in the question.
Assertion (A): A stone tied with a piece of thread describing a circular path with constant velocity on being released moves in a straight line.
This assertion states that when a stone tied with a piece of thread is released and moves in a circular path with constant velocity, it moves in a straight line. In other words, the stone does not continue to move in a circular path, but instead moves in a straight line after being released.
Reason (R): Along the circular path direction of motion remains the same at every point.
This reason states that the direction of motion remains the same at every point along the circular path. In a circular motion, the direction of the stone's velocity is constantly changing, but the magnitude of the velocity remains constant.
Analysis:
When a stone tied with a piece of thread is released and moves in a circular path, it experiences a centripetal force directed towards the center of the circle. This force keeps the stone in circular motion. However, when the stone is released, the centripetal force is no longer acting on it. As a result, the stone continues to move in a straight line tangential to the point where it was released.
The reason given in the statement is incorrect because the direction of motion does not remain the same at every point along the circular path. In fact, the direction of motion is constantly changing as the stone moves along the circular path.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis above, we can conclude that Assertion (A) is true because a stone tied with a piece of thread describing a circular path with constant velocity on being released moves in a straight line. However, Reason (R) is false because the direction of motion does not remain the same at every point along the circular path. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
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