In a simple pendulum, the breaking strength of the string is double the weight of the bob. The bob is released from rest when the string is horizontal. The string breaks when it makes an angle θ with the vertical. In a simple pendulum the breaking strength of the string is double the weight of the bob. The bob is released from rest when the string is horizontal. The string breaks when it makes an angle θ with the vertical. October 21, 2020 Category: Cengage NEET by C.P Singh , Chapter 9 - Circular Motion , Part 1 , Facebook Messenger WhatsApp Share this:TwitterFacebook Related