$(a)$ Define power. Give its $SI$ unit.
$(b)$ Taking the example of a simple pendulum, explain the variations in the forms of energy and the interconversions involved.

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(N/A) Power is defined as the rate of doing work. Its $SI$ unit is watt $(W)$.
$(b)$ For a simple pendulum, the interconversion of energy is as shown in the table below:
PositionPotential Energy $(PE)$Kinetic Energy $(KE)$
Extreme position $1$MaximumZero
Between extreme $1$ and meanDecreasingIncreasing
Mean positionZeroMaximum
Between mean and extreme $2$IncreasingDecreasing
Extreme position $2$MaximumZero

As the pendulum swings, the total mechanical energy $(PE + KE)$ remains constant, demonstrating the law of conservation of energy.

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