AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 13 · Calculator allowed
String tension at the low point of a swing
A 3 kg object on a 0.8 m string is let go with the string horizontal. Estimate the tension once the string hangs straight down.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 13 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 191 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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