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When a pendulum is at maximum displacement, which statement is true? The potential energy is at its greatest point. The potential energy is at its lowest point. The amplitude is at its lowest point. The frequency is at its greatest point.

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the answer is A i just took the a test over this

When a pendulum is at maximum displacement, which statement is true? The potential-example-1
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The potential energy is at its greatest point.
This is because the bob is at the highest point of its swing so it has no kinetic energy but its (gravitational) potential energy is at its maximum.
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