Which of the following statements about the motion of a simple pendulum is true?

PHYSICS
WAEC 2020

Which of the following statements about the motion of a simple pendulum is true?

  • A. It is a simple harmonic motion when the angle of displacement is large
  • B. It passes the equilibrium position with minimum speed
  • C. It possesses maximum kinetic energy at the extreme positions
  • D. lt swings faster at the poles than at the equator

Correct Answer: D. lt swings faster at the poles than at the equator



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