Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
 

Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy problem 20


A body of mass is hung on a long string. The body is pulled by hand till it makes an angle with the vertical and then pushed at an initial velocity in a downward direction, perpendicular to the string. The weight moves in a circular arc, as shown in the figure below. Air resistance is ignored.

  • Calculate the height from which the body is pushed.

  • What is the speed at which the body travels through the lowest position?

  • What is the maximum height reached by the body after the push?


Weight on a string


 

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