In case of a vibrating pendulum the potential energy is maximum at
Correct answer: B. Extreme position
- A. Mean position
- B. Extreme position
- C. Both A and B
- D. None
Explanation
The potential energy of simple pendulum is given by:U=mghWhere:m= massg= gravitational accelerationh= heightIn the context of a vibrating (oscillating) pendulum, the potential energy is related to the displacement from the equilibrium position. At the extreme position (maximum displacement from the equilibrium), the height h above the reference point is maximized. This results in the maximum potential energy for the pendulum
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