A Simple Pendulum,1 $\degree$ From the Vertical

question 72

Multiple Choice

A simple pendulum,1.00 m in length,is released from rest when the support string is at an angle of 35.0 $\degree$ from the vertical.What is the speed of the suspended mass at the bottom of the swing? (g = 9.80 m/s² and ignore air resistance)

• A)0.67 m/s
• B)0.94 m/s
• C)1.33 m/s
• D)1.88 m/s

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