Entire Guide - Six Flags

Since the total energy (potential and kinetic) is the same throughout the swing, the energy at the bottom (kinetic) equals the energy at the top (potential). Therefore, the following equations can be used to calculate the maximum velocity of the pendulum as it swings through its lowest position. Ebottom = Etop. vb = _____ m/s. mvb2 = mgh vb = ................
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