Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Motion of a Simple

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the motion of a simple pendulum is incorrect?

• A)The kinetic energy is a maximum when the displacement is a maximum.
• B)The acceleration is a maximum when the displacement is a maximum.
• C)The period is changed if the mass of the bob is doubled and the length of the pendulum is halved.
• D)The time interval between conditions of maximum potential energy is one period.
• E)The velocity is a maximum when the acceleration is a minimum.

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