Question

Look at the picture below. The boy is swinging back and forth on the swing. At which point is the potential energy of a swing the greatest? swing Question 2 options: Point A (top) Point B (halfway down) Point C (bottom) Point D (halfway up)

Answer 1

The potential energy of a swing is greatest at the top of the swing. (Point A).

Answer 2

The highest amount of potential energy is at the top because the kinetic energy is based on weight and mass at the highest point there is no speed, so that means there is no kinetic energy. In short, you answer is Point A (top)

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