A pendulum is held at the top of its swing. The person holding the pendulum lets go, and the pendulum is allowed to swing freely. Answer the following questions about the pendulum.
When the pendulum is held at the top of its swing, what type of energy does it have?
O kinetic energy
• motion energy
• electrical energy
• potential energy
1 answer
When the pendulum is held at the top of its swing, it has potential energy.