Question 127: Oscillations

Question

A pendulum is executing simple harmonic motion and its maximum kinetic energy is K1. If the length of the pendulum is doubled and it performs simple harmonic motion with the same amplitude as in the first case, its maximum kinetic energy is K2. Then :

Accepted Answer

Maximum kinetic energy at lowest point B is given by
K = mg$$\ell $$ (1 $$-$$ cos $$	heta $$)
where $$	heta $$ = angular amp.
K
1
= mg$$\ell $$ (1 $$-$$ cos $$	heta $$)
K
2
= mg(2$$\ell $$) (1 $$-$$ cos $$	heta $$)
K
2
= 2K
1
.

Answer

$${K_2}$$ = $${{{K_1}} \over 2}$$

Answer

K2 = 2K1

Answer

K2 = K1

Answer

K2 = $${{{K_1}} \over 4}$$

Oscillations

A pendulum is executing simple harmonic motion and its maximum kinetic energy is K1. If the length of the pendulum is doubled and it performs simple harmonic motion with the same amplitude as in the first case, its maximum kinetic energy is K2. Then :

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