Summary: This learning objective takes a further look into the simple pendulum, specifically, the radial and tangential axis. The question involves examining separately the radial and tangential weight components of a mass on the end of the pendulum to solve for the tangential acceleration at a maximum tension value of the rope. Explanations are provided as to how and why we set up the equations of the axis as well as the relationship between the tension force and the radial weight component.

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