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The hanging bob of a simple pendulum is displaced to one extreme position B and then released. It swings towards centre position A and then to the other extreme position C. In which position does the bob have :
(i) maximum potential energy ?
(ii) maximum kinetic energy ?
Give reasons for your answer.

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