Answer:
0.37sec
Explanation:
Period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L is:
T
=
2
π
×
√
(L
/g)
L=length of string 0.54m
g=acceleration due to gravity
T-period
T = 2 x 3.14 x √[0.54/9.8]
T = 1.47sec
An oscillating pendulum, or anything else in nature that involves "simple harmonic" (sinusoidal) motion, spends 1/4 of its period going from zero speed to maximum speed, and another 1/4 going from maximum speed to zero speed again, etc. After four quarter-periods it is back where it started.
The ball will first have V(max) at T/4,
=>V(max) = 1.47/4 = 0.37 sec
