Multiple choice

At what point the kinetic energy of the ball of simple pendulum has zero potential energy and maximum kinetic energy?

  1. At the mean position

  2. At the extreme ends

  3. When it is in motion, between left/ right ends and mean position.

  4. It is not possible that P.E=0 and K.E = max.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

It is correct as when the pendulum reaches the very bottom of the swing, it is at its lowest point and greatest speed. This means that the pendulum has zero potential energy and maximum kinetic energy.

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