$A$ simple pendulum of length $L$ has mass $M$ and it oscillates freely with amplitude $A$. At the extreme position,its potential energy is $(g =$ acceleration due to gravity$)$

  • A
    $\frac{M g A^2}{2 L}$
  • B
    $\frac{M g A}{2 L}$
  • C
    $\frac{M g A^2}{L}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 M g A^2}{L}$

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