Calculate the velocity of the bob of a simple pendulum at its mean position if it is able to rise to a vertical height of 10cm. Take g = 9.8m/s2?
A.
5m/s
B.
1.5m/s
C.
14m/s
D.
1.4m/s
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
By conservation of energy, Kinetic energy of the bob at the mean position = Potential energy of the bob at the highest position That is, 1/2mv2=mgh v = √2gh = √(2×9.8×0.10) = 1.4m/s.