Simple Pendulum Potential Energy – Rankers Physics
Topic: Oscillation
Subtopic: Energy in SHM

Simple Pendulum Potential Energy

A simple pendulum hanging freely stayed at rest in vertical, because in this position
Potential energy is maximum
Kinetic energy is minimum
Potential energy is minimum
Net force acting is towards point of suspension

Solution:

A stable equilibrium state corresponds to a local minimum of the system's potential energy. For a simple pendulum, the lowest point is the vertical position, where potential energy is minimum.

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