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Standard XII
Physics
Work Energy Theorem Application
Suppose the a...
Question
Suppose the amplitude of a simple pendulum having a bob of mass
m
is
θ
0
. Find the tension in the string when the bob is at its extreme position.
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Solution
Free body diagram for the given scenario is shown in the attached figure.
At extreme position, speed is zero and hence, centripetal force is zero.
T
−
m
g
c
o
s
θ
o
=
0
T
=
m
g
c
o
s
θ
o
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