In the case of a whirling can at the end of a string, if the string breaks, what is the path of the can? ________________________________________________________________________________________   How can you simulate gravity in space? ________________________________________________________   Explain the difference between linear momentum and angular momentum. _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

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In the case of a whirling can at the end of a string, if the string breaks, what is the path of the can?

________________________________________________________________________________________

 

How can you simulate gravity in space? ________________________________________________________

 

Explain the difference between linear momentum and angular momentum. _____________________________

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During the whirling motion of a can, a centripetal force acts on it, and it starts the uniform circular motion. When the string breaks, there will be no force acting on the can, and it starts moving along a straight path in the direction of the velocity at that instant.

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