A phase space diagram shows velocity and position for a pendulum. For the two po

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A phase space diagram shows velocity and position for a pendulum. For the two points labeled 1 and 2, choose which option best describes the motion of the pendulum. (A) The object is located to the left of equilibrium and moving to the right. (B) The object is located to the left of equilibrium and moving to the left. (C) The object is located to the right of equilibrium and moving to the right. (D) The object is located to the right of equilibrium and moving to the left. (E) The object is at its turning point and will move left. (F) The object is at its turning points and will move right. (G) The object is at its turning point and could go either direction.

Explanation / Answer

1. E

The equilibrium position is 0 dispalcement, it is located at 50 and its velocity is 0, pendulum velocity is 0 when it is at its extreem position i.e. the turning point. The motion of the object is towards its equilibrium position i.e. to the left.

2. F

The object velocity is 0 as in the previous case but it is at its extreem position to the left of the equilibrium and is at its turning point and will move to the right.

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