A diagram is drawn showing a swing set with a swing pulled backward prior to release. The diagram shows how the swing will move forward and then backward after it is initially released. At which point in the diagram is all of the energy gravitational potential energy?(1 point)
Responses
at the highest point as the swing moves forward
at the highest point as the swing moves forward
as the released swing begins moving backward
as the released swing begins moving backward
when the swing is pulled back prior to release
when the swing is pulled back prior to release
just after release of the swing
at the highest point as the swing moves forward
At the highest point as the swing moves forward.
To answer this question, we need to understand what gravitational potential energy is. Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. It is directly related to an object's height and weight.
In the given scenario, the swing set is shown with the swing pulled backward prior to release. The swing is at its highest point and not in motion. At this point, the swing has the highest potential energy because it is furthest from the ground. Therefore, all of the energy in this diagram that is gravitational potential energy is at the highest point as the swing moves forward.
So, the correct answer is:
at the highest point as the swing moves forward