Question

imagine that you are drawing a diagram 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) as the released swing begins moving backward just after release of the swing at the highest point as the swing moves forward when the swing is pulled back prior to release

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy (\(U = mgh\)) depends on height (\(h\)). When the swing is pulled back prior to release, it is at rest (so kinetic energy \(K=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}=0\) as \(v = 0\)) and at a non - zero height. At the highest point as the swing moves forward, there is still some kinetic energy (the swing is still moving, so \(v
eq0\)). Just after release, the swing starts moving (so \(v>0\), \(K>0\)). As the released swing begins moving backward, it is in motion (so \(K>0\)).

Answer:

when the swing is pulled back prior to release