A child on a swing comes momentarily to rest at its highest point
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations
Problem
A child on a swing comes momentarily to rest at its highest point. Which statement correctly describes the child’s energies at that instant?
(a) Kinetic energy is zero, potential energy is minimum
(b) Kinetic energy is zero, potential energy is maximum
(c) Kinetic energy is maximum, potential energy is minimum
(d) Kinetic energy is zero, potential energy is zero