$A$ simple pendulum of length $L$ has mass $M$ and it oscillates freely with amplitude $A$. At the extreme position,its potential energy is:

  • A
    $\frac{MgA^2}{L}$
  • B
    $\frac{2MgA^2}{L}$
  • C
    $\frac{MgA}{2L}$
  • D
    $\frac{MgA^2}{2L}$

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