Question

A pendulum has 665 j of potential energy at the highest point of its swing. How much kinetic energy will it have at the bottom of its swing

Answer 1

665 joules is your answer

Answer 2

Answer: Kinetic energy, K.E = 665 J

Explanation :

A pendulum has 665 J of potential energy at the highest point of its swing. The total energy remains conserved in a pendulum.

At the highest point, the pendulum has maximum potential energy and zero kinetic energy. As it reaches downwards, the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

At the lowest point, it has maximum kinetic energy and zero potential energy.

In this case, the kinetic energy at the bottom of its swing will be 665 J.