1. the simple pendulum
The kinetic energy [K.E = ½ mv ] depends on the mass of the object and its speed. ... The falling motion of the bob is accompanied by an increase in speed. As the bob loses height and PE, it gains speed and KE. As the speed is increased, and the bob moves from Q to X, the total energy exhibited at X will be at its maximum. Alternatively if the speed is decreased, and the bob moves from X to Q, the total kinetic energy exhibited will be zero. ...
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