A child swings on a swing. At which point is the child’s kinetic energy the greatest, based on the law of conservation of energy?

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A child swings on a swing. At which point is the child’s kinetic energy the greatest, based on the law of conservation of energy? — Exam MCQ

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C. At the lowest point of the swing — The correct choice is At the lowest point of the swing. It follows from the relevant Newtonian mechanics, motion, work, energy, power or simple-machine relationship.

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A. In the middle between highest and lowest points

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B. At the highest point of the swing

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D. Kinetic energy is equal at all points

A child swings on a swing. At which point is the child’s kinetic energy the greatest, based on the law of conservation of energy?

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