Question

What is the direction of the net force acting on the ball at point P?

• A. $\to$
• B. $\leftarrow$
• C. $\downarrow$
• D. $\uparrow$
• E. $\leftrightarrow$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\uparrow$

The net force and the acceleration must be in the same direction according to Newton's second law. The string is always pulling the ball toward the center of the circle.