alleryStart learning →At an ideal pendulum's turning point, its bob has?
AMaximum KE and maximum GPE
BZero KE and maximum GPE
CZero KE and minimum GPE
DMaximum KE and minimum GPE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Zero KE and maximum GPE
The bob momentarily stops at its highest position, giving zero kinetic and maximum gravitational potential energy.
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