Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
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Chapter 6 - Exercises and Problems - Page 106: 56

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We consider the lower point of swing at ground position; the work will be done against gravity with respect to ground position. $Work \space done=mgh$ As $\Delta h=L_Lcos{\phi}$ $\implies Work\space done=mgL(1-cos{\phi})$
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