When a pendulum is swinging, the velocity is highest at which point?
A. at both ends of the swing and at the middle point.
B. at the highest point it reaches on the left anf right sides.
C. at the center, when he bob is hanging straight down.
D. between the highest point and the lowest point.

Question

When a pendulum is swinging, the velocity is highest at which point?
A. at both ends of the swing and at the middle point.
 B. at the highest point it reaches on the left anf right sides.
 C. at the center, when he bob is hanging straight down.
 D. between the highest point and the lowest point.

anonymous · Answer

C)
if you want mathematical explanation, then notice that at highest points entire energy of the pendulum in potential energy and at the centre position it is entirely converted into kinetic energy i.e. maximum speed