The breaking strength of the string of a simple pendulum is twice the weight of the bob. The bob is released from rest when the string is horizontal. At what angle $\theta$ with the vertical will the string break?

  • A
    $\theta = \cos^{-1}(1/3)$
  • B
    $\theta = 60^\circ$
  • C
    $\theta = \cos^{-1}(2/3)$
  • D
    $\theta = 0^\circ$

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