Question

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A student is demonstrating the transformation of kinetic and potential energy in a system using the pendulum shown below.
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At which point in this system does the pendulum bob demonstrate minimum potential energy?

Answer 1

The pendulum bob demonstrates minimum potential energy at the highest point in its swing, when it is at the maximum height.