Question

A pendulum reaches a height of 0.3 m at the top of its swing. If the
bob has a mass of 5 kg, what is the potential energy at the top of its
swing?
Select one:
14.7)
7.35 J
0.45 J
1.5 J

Answer 1

Answer: A

Potential energy = 14.7 J

Explanation:

Given that the

Mass M = 5 kg

Height h = 0.3 m

Let us take acceleration due to gravity g = 9.81 m/s^2

Potential energy = mgh

Substitute all the parameters into the formula above

P.E = 5 × 9.81 × 0.3

P.E = 14.715 J

P.E = 14.7 J approximately

The correct option is therefore A