Maximizing Speed: Understanding the Pendulum Motion

[iagotr]

The top point reached, is the max. speed obtained. Am i wrong? I am new into physics.

 

[Doc Al]

What happens to the pendulum bob when it reaches the top point? What must its speed be at that point?

 

[ideasrule]

"The top point reached, is the max. speed obtained. Am i wrong? I am new into physics."

Do an experiment: build a simple pendulum and see what happens at the top.

 

[benabean]

A similar set up that might help you is to consider yourself swinging on a swing. When are you moving fastest?