The bob of a pendulum of length l is pulled a side from its equilibrium position through an angle θ and then released. The bob will; then pass through its equilibrium position with a speed ν , where ν equals to :
A
√2gl(1−sinθ)
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√2gl(1+cosθ)
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C
√2gl(1−cosθ)
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D
√2gl(1+sinθ)
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Solution
The correct option is C√2gl(1−cosθ) Suppose bob rises up a height h as shown then after releasing, potential
energy at extreme position becomes kinetic energy of mean position. mgh=12mv2max Vmax=√2gh .... (i) From the figure, cosθ=I−hI ⇒Icosθ=I−h From eq. (i), Vmax=√2gl(1−cosθ)