Conceptual question over pendulum

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When a pendulum of length L and mass M is released from a horizontal position with minimal initial speed, its maximum kinetic energy occurs at the bottom of the swing. At this point, all gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. However, the tension in the string at the bottom is greater than the weight of the bob (mg), due to the additional centripetal force required for circular motion. This means that while gravitational potential energy is fully converted, the dynamics of tension must also be considered. Understanding these forces is crucial for analyzing pendulum motion accurately.
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Hey guys, just a quick question. If you have a pendulum of length L and a bob of mass M, and if you bring the string to a horizontal position and then give the bob a minimal initial speed enabling the pendulum to make a full turn... the maximum kinetic energy of the pendulum will be when it reaches the bottom... at mg=tension...right?
 
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Yes, since the pendulum had gravitational potential energy relative to its position before, all of the gravitational energy plus that little kinetic energy given will be converted fully to kinetic energy when the gravitational potential is zero which is at the bottome as you say it
 
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... when it reaches the bottom... at mg=tension...right?
Just a comment: at the bottom, the tension in the string will not equal mg; it will be greater than mg.
 
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