A stand shows a pendulum in 5 positions. A has the pendulum bob at a 45 degree angle to the left. C has the pendulum bob straight down, and B is halfway between A and C. E is has the pendulum bob at a 45 degree angle to the right, and D is halfway between C and E.

Determine how potential and kinetic energy changes at each position of the pendulum as the ball swings from A to E.

Position A:

Position B:

Position C:

Position D:

Position E:

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Maia Moss

25 April, 08:20

A stand shows a pendulum in 5 positions. A has the pendulum bob at a 45 degree angle to the left. C has the pendulum bob straight down, and B is halfway between A and C. E is has the pendulum bob at a 45 degree angle to the right, and D is halfway between C and E.

Determine how potential and kinetic energy changes at each position of the pendulum as the ball swings from A to E.

Position A:

Position B:

Position C:

Position D:

Position E:

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Jadiel Wall · Answer 1

position A : is all potential

position B : is losing potential and gaining kinetic energy

position c : is all kinetic

position D : is losing kinetic and gaining potential

position E : is all potential