Where Is the Potential Energy of a Pendulum the Greatest

question 15

Multiple Choice

Where is the potential energy of a pendulum the greatest?

• A) at the bottom of the swing
• B) at the top of the swing
• C) half way up the swing
• D) half way down the swing

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