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Where is the potential energy of a swing the greatest?

A. At the top
B. At the bottom
C. In the middle
D. When the child is moving the fastest

User Gallen
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A. at the top the higher u are more potential energy u have
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As potential Energy is directly proportional to the height, so it would be greatest at the greatest height (top)

In short, Your Answer would be Option A

Hope this helps!
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