The maximum tension in the string of an oscillating pendulum m is double of the minimum tension. Find the angular amplitude.
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Given mass = m
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Velocity be V
Tension in the string is maximum at mean position
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Tension is minimum at extreme position
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Given,
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From the law of conservation energy
[loss in P.E is equal to gain in K.E]
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Substituting in the above equation
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