Answer:
Straight line in the direction of the tangential velocity the ball had at the moment the string broke
Explanation:
After the string breaks, the ball now disconnected from the centripetal force that was exerted via the string, continues its travel in a straight line in the direction of the tangential velocity it had at the moment the string broke.
Answer:
0.29D
Explanation:
Given that
F = G M m / r2
F = GM(6m) / (D-r)2
G Mm/r2 = GM(6m) / (D-r)2
1/r2 = 6 / (D-r)2
r = D / (Ö6 + 1)
r = 0.29 D
See diagram in attached file