Q.

The work done by the string of a simple pendulum during one complete oscillation is equal to

A. Total energy of the pendulum
B. Kinetic energy of the pendulum
C. Potential energy of the pendulum
D. Zero
Answer» D. Zero
Explanation: Work done by the string of the simple pendulum during one complete oscillation is zero. Tension in the string exactly cancels the component parallel to the string. This leaves a net restoring force back toward the equilibrium position as equal to zero.
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