Suppose the bob on a pendulum is released at twice its original heigh. What is its maximum kinetic energy?
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First, we need to determine the potential energy of the pendulum at its highest point (when it is released). We know that the potential energy of a pendulum is given by the formula: PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the bob, g is the acceleration due to gravity, Show more…
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