Question

A simple pendulum is moving up as its velocity vector is pointing in the direction of $E$.
If the pendulum string is suddenly cut, what is the direction of the velocity vector of the pendulum bob the moment it is released?

• A. $A$
• B. $B$
• C. $C$
• D. $D$
• E. $E$

Answer 1

The correct option is E $E$

As soon as the string is cut the bob will fly off in the direction of E i.e the velocity vector is in the direction of E.