A Simple Pendulum, 2 $\degree$ From the Vertical

question 31

Multiple Choice

A simple pendulum, 2.0 m in length, is released with a push when the support string is at an angle of 25 $\degree$ from the vertical. If the initial speed of the suspended mass is 2.0 m/s when at the release point, what is its speed at the bottom of the swing? (g = 9.8 m/s²)

• A) 2.3 m/s
• B) 2.6 m/s
• C) 2.8 m/s
• D) 0.5 m/s

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