Pendulum Quizziz

On the pendulum shown, where is the force of gravity the greatest?

• A

• D

• G

• The force of gravity is the same at all positions

On the pendulum shown, where is the RESTORATION force the greatest?

• A and G (furthest from equilibrium)

• D (at equilibrium)

• B and F

• The restoration force is the same at all positions

On the pendulum shown, where is the speed the greatest?

• A

• B

• C

• The speed is the same at all positions

On the pendulum shown, where is the potential energy the greatest?

• A and D (highest positions)

• B

• C (lowest position)

• The potential energy is the same at all positions

On the pendulum shown, where is the kinetic energy the greatest?

• A and D (highest positions)

• B

• C (lowest position)

• The kinetic energy is the same at all positions

On the pendulum shown, where is the total mechanical energy the greatest?

• A and D (highest positions)

• B

• C (lowest position)

• The total mechanical energy is the same at all positions

Use energy conservation to determine the potential energy at point B

• 0 J

• 0.4 J

• 2.0 J

• 2.4 J

a trapeze artist swings back and forth in a simple pendulum of length of 16 m. Determine the period for one complete back and forth cycle.

• 4 seconds

• 8 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 16 seconds

• not given

Which would have the highest frequency of vibration?

Pendulum A: A 200-g mass attached to a 1.0-m length string

Pendulum B: A 400-g mass attached to a 0.5-m length string

• Pendulum A

• Pendulum B

• Neither / Same frequency

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A student wishes to make a simple pendulum with a period of 1.00 second. What length must the pendulum have?

• 0.25m

• 0.50m

• 0.75m

• 1.0m