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  • Pendulum Energy at Equilibrium: Kinetic vs. Potential
    When a pendulum is at the center position (its equilibrium point):

    * Kinetic energy is at its maximum. The pendulum is moving at its fastest speed at this point, so it has the highest kinetic energy.

    * Potential energy is at its minimum. The pendulum is at its lowest point, so it has the least amount of gravitational potential energy.

    Think of it like this:

    * At the top of its swing: The pendulum has maximum potential energy (due to its height) and minimum kinetic energy (since it momentarily stops).

    * At the bottom of its swing: The pendulum has minimum potential energy (at its lowest point) and maximum kinetic energy (because it's moving fastest).

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