Question

A pendulum at position A is released and swings through position B to position Con the other side.

B
1. Describe the total mechanical energy at each of the following positions. (3)
A.
B.
C

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the conditions A,B and C when the pendulum is released, at point A the initial velocity of the pendulum is zero(0), the potential energy stored is maximum(P.E= max),

the conditions can be summarized bellow

point A

initial velocity= 0

final velocity=0

P.E= Max

K.E= 0

point B

initial velocity= maximum

final velocity=maximum

P.E=K.E

point C

initial velocity= min

final velocity=min

P.E= 0

K.E= max