For a simple pendulum, a graph is plotted between its kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) against its displacement d. Which one of the following represents these correctly? (graphs are schematic and not drawn to scale)
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
K.E. is maximum at mean position, whereas P.E. is minimum.
At extreme position, K.E. is minimum and P.E. is maximum.
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