Question

As a pendulum swings from its highest to its lowest position along an arc, what happens to its kinetic energy and potential energy?
A. Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease.
B. The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.
C. The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases.
D. Both the potential energy and kinetic energy increase.

Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

As a pendulum swings from its highest to its lowest position along an arc, what happens to its kinetic energy and potential energy? The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.