Question

If a yo-yo is released from your hand with string still wraped in your hand, then the linear acceleration of yoyo is

• A. much greater than g
• B. much less than g
• C. equal to g
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B much less than g

When yo-yo is released with string, the tension in string in string acts as retarding force to the yo-yo. Thus the acceleration of the body is reduced significantly. Thus the acceleration is much less than g.