In the context of a swing set, the point at which all of the energy is gravitational potential energy is when the swing is pulled back prior to release. At this point, the swing is at its highest position, and all the energy is stored as potential energy due to its height above the ground. When the swing is released, that potential energy begins to convert into kinetic energy as the swing moves forward.
Imagine that you are drawing a diagram showing a swing set with a swing pulled backward prior to release. The diagram shows how the swing will move forward and then backward after it is initially released. At which point in the diagram is all of the energy gravitational potential energy?(1 point)
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just after release of the swing
just after release of the swing
at the highest point as the swing moves forward
at the highest point as the swing moves forward
as the released swing begins moving backward
as the released swing begins moving backward
when the swing is pulled back prior to release
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