Question

Select to show the energy of pendulum 1. Be sure that friction is set to none. Drag the pendulum to an angle (with respect to the vertical) of 30∘, and then release it. When the pendulum is at −30∘, what form(s) of energy does it have? Check all that apply. Check all that apply. Potential energy Kinetic energy Thermal energy

Answer 1

Answer:

The pendulum only has potential energy.

Explanation:

A pendulum is a weight that is tied to a rope and is also suspended with a pivot and that can swing freely. Said pendulum moves at an angle of 30 degrees. Then he is released. The pendulum moves with a constant amplitude. In this way, it reaches the maximum amplitude when its angle is 30 degrees. The angles mentioned in the exercise are the extremes. At each point, the total energy is conserved. Total energy is defined as the sum of the kinetic energies plus the potential energy. The kinetic energy of the pendulum is equal to zero in the extreme positions, therefore, only the total energy is equal to the potential energy.