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A simple pendulum of length 1 m is oscillating with an amplitude of 0.1 m. What is the maximum tension in the string if the mass of the bob is 0.2 kg? (Assume \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))
A simple pendulum of length 1 m is oscillating with an amplitude of 0.1 m. What is the maximum tension in the string if the mass of the bob is 0.2 kg? (Assume \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))
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For simple pendulums, remember that the maximum tension occurs at the lowest point, where the speed is highest. Use conservation of energy to relate potential and kinetic energy and find the speed at the lowest point.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
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