A simple pendulum is set into motion at two different times with different initial conditions. The first time: the bob is in its equilibrium position and is given an initial velocity +4 m/s. The maximum height reached by the bob is h1,ma and the period of motion is T1. The second time: the bob is in its equilibrium position and is given an initial velocity +2 m/s. The maximum height reached by the bob is h2,max and the period of motion is T2. Assume that the motion is simple harmonic, which of the following is true?

A simple pendulum is set into motion at two different times with different initial conditions. The first time: the bob is in its equilibrium position and is given an initial velocity +4 m/s. The maximum height reached by the bob is h1,ma and the period of motion is T1. The second time: the bob is in its equilibrium position and is given an initial velocity +2 m/s. The maximum height reached by the bob is h2,max and the period of motion is T2. Assume that the motion is simple harmonic, which of the following is true?

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Chapter15: Oscillatory Motion

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