7-2, Activity 3.3 - Investigating How a Pendulum Works

Which of the following is an example of a pendulum? (There is more than one answer.)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

At what point(s) will the pendulum have the most gravitational energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

At what point(s) will the pendulum have the most kinetic energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What force causes a pendulum to move toward the ground?

• thrust

• friction

• gravity

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

All pendulums

• will keep going forever.

• will eventually stop.

• will make a complete circle.

• are made of metal.