The Long Pendulum Shown Is Drawn Aside Until the Ball

question 41

Multiple Choice

The long pendulum shown is drawn aside until the ball has risen 0.5 m. It is then given an initial speed of 3.0 m/s.. The speed of the ball at its lowest position is:

• A) zero
• B) 0.89 m/s
• C) 3.1 m/s
• D) 3.7 m/s
• E) 4.3 m/s

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