A Pendulum Is Oscillating with a Total Mechanical Energy E₀

question 72

Multiple Choice

A pendulum is oscillating with a total mechanical energy E₀. When the pendulum is at its maximum displacement, the kinetic energy K and the potential energy U are

• A) K = E₀; U = E₀
• B) K = 0; U = E₀
• C) K = E₀; U = E₀
• D) K = E₀; U = 0
• E) K = E₀; U = E₀

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