Final answer:
The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic pendulum can be determined using the formula: K = 0.5 * mass * (velocity)^2.
Step-by-step explanation:
The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic pendulum can be determined using the formula:
Kinetic Energy (K) = 0.5 * mass * (velocity)^2
In the given question, the mass of the pendulum is 200 g (or 0.2 kg) and the speed at the center of the oscillation is 5 m/s. Plugging these values into the formula:
K = 0.5 * 0.2 kg * (5 m/s)^2 = 0.5 * 0.2 kg * 25 m^2/s^2 = 2.5 Joules