Darnell gives a swing a strong push. Which of the following will determine how far the swing travels?

Question

A.
measuring the height of the swing Darnell pushed

B.
measuring the height of all of the swings in the park

C.
measuring the length of the stand that the swing is on

D.
measuring the length of Darnell's arms and legs

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. measuring the height of the swing Darnell pushed

The height from which the swing is pushed will determine the potential energy it has, which translates into kinetic energy as it swings down and can affect how far it travels. The other options do not directly relate to the distance the swing will travel based on the push it receives.