A swinging pendulum at the very top of its arc has
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Correct answer to question 60 (Mechanical Comprehension): maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy
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At the top the bob is highest and momentarily still, so its energy is all potential. At the bottom the trade is complete and the energy is all kinetic, with the total staying constant apart from friction.
Updated: November 2026
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