Answer to Question #90265 in Mechanics | Relativity for Kannu

Question

a pendulum which starts oscillation from the extreme position. A suppose that a bob is released from rest. determine the speed of the pendulum when passes position B and C. suppose that the length os the string OA is 1m and that the distance between point A and horizontal black line is 0.7m

Answer 1

From the conservation of energy:

$$mgh=0.5mv^2$$

$$v=\sqrt{2gh}$$

$$v=\sqrt{2(9.8)(0.7)}=3.7\frac{m}{s}$$