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An oscillating pendulum has a velocity of 2ms-1 at the equilibrium position O and ...



An oscillating pendulum has a velocity of 2ms-1 at the equilibrium position O and velocity at same point P. Using the diagram above, calculate the height of P above O. (Take g = 10ms2)
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  • A 5.0m
  • B 2.0m
  • C 0.4m
  • D 0.2m
  • E 0.1m
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Kinetic energy at O = P.E at P 1/2mV = mgh
h = v[sup][/sup]/2g = 0.2m

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