Physics

A simple pendulum while oscillating rises to a maximum vertical height of 7 cm from its rest position where it reaches its extreme position on one side. The mass of the bob of simple pendulum is 400 g and g = 10 m/s2. The total energy of the simple pendulum at any instant while oscillating is:

  1. 0.28 J
  2. 2.8 J
  3. 28 J 
  4. 28000 J

Work, Energy & Power

1 Like

Answer

0.28 J

Reason — Given,

m = 400 g = 0.4 kg

g = 10 m/s2

h = 7 cm = 0.07 m

The potential energy of the pendulum at its extreme position (maximum height) is : mgh

and kinetic energy at this point = 0

Substituting we get,

Total energy = PE + KE = mgh + 0 = (0.4 x 10 x 0.07) + 0 = 0.28 J

Answered By

2 Likes


Related Questions