Q. A simple pendulum of length l has a maximum angular displacement 8. The maximum kinetic energy of the bob is
BHUBHU 2003Oscillations
Solution:
In SHM body is acted upon by a restoring force which tends to bring it in equilibrium position. Due to this force there is potential energy. Also as the body is moving it has kinetic energy.
During oscillation the two energies convert into each other.
Height of bob at maximum angular dispiacement is
h =lI - lcos $\theta = l(l - \cos \theta)$
Also, $ \, \, \, PE=KE$
$ \, \, \, \, mgh=mgl(1-\cos\theta)$
