A student releases the 2.1kg bob of a 1.89m long pendulum from the position shown. Neglect loss. What is the pendulum's height (h) above its lowest point? What is the pendulum's maximum speed during the swing? 21° m/s What is the tension in the string at the lowest point? h

A student releases the 2.1kg bob of a 1.89m long pendulum from the position shown. Neglect loss. What is the pendulum's height (h) above its lowest point? What is the pendulum's maximum speed during the swing? 21° m/s What is the tension in the string at the lowest point? h

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter16: Oscillations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 30PQ

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