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2006-10-15 14:52:41 · 3 answers · asked by gasguzlr76 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The pendulum's energy is divided between potential (stored) energy and kinetic (motion) energy. At 8 oclock and 5 oclock there is some potential energy because the pendulum is above its lowest point. At 6 oclock there is 0 potential energy stored in the pendulum, so all the energy is kinetic and it is moving its fastest.
2006-10-15 14:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean swinging at a greater rate, it's when you shorten it. That's how you adjust grandfather clocks. Move the weight up and down.
2006-10-16 10:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pendulum moves fastest at the bottom of it's swing.
2006-10-15 21:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by explorationredwing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋