Question

A ball in a simple pendulum is tied to a string and pulled up to the side 15 cm above its lowest position and then starts with an initial speed of 0.5 m/s. What will be its speed when it reaches the bottom? (2.5 point)

Answer 1

1.786m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following the following

Initial speed u = 0.5m/s

initial distance S1 = 15cm = 0.15m

Final distance = 0m

Required

Final speed v

Using the equation of motion;

v² = u²+2gS

v² = 0.5²+2(9.8)(0.15)

v² = 0.25+2.94

v² = 3.19

v = √3.19

v = 1.786m/s

Hence its speed when it reaches the bottom is 1.786m/s