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Which pendulum will rise to almost the same height it started from?

publish date2023/07/14 00:38:00 GMT+10

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A pendulum that moves fast
A pendulum that moves slower

Correct Answer

A pendulum that moves slower

Explanation

If a pendulum is not moving too fast, it does not exert a great amount of force on the air molecules, and it rises very nearly to its original height.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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