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When a pendulum is released to fall, it changes from Potential energy to Kinetic Energy of a moving object. However, due to friction (ie: air resistance, and the pivot point) and gravity the pendulum's swing will slowly die down. A pendulum gets its kinetic energy from gravity on its fall its equilibrium position which is the lowest point to the ground it can fall, however, even in perfect conditions (a condition with no friction) it can never achieve a swing (amplitude) greater than or equal to its previous swing. Every swing that the pendulum makes, it gradually looses energy or else it would continue to swing for eternity without stopping.
Extra: Using special metals that react little to temperature, finding a near mass-less rod to swing the bob (the weight) and placing the pendulum in a vacuum has yielded some very long lasting pendulums. While the pendulum will lose energy with every swing, under good conditions the amount of energy that the pendulum loses can be kept relatively small. Some of the best pendulum clocks can swing well over a million times.
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How is energy transferred during a pendulum swing?
A swinging pendulum has potential energy at each end of it's travel (when it stops momentarily) This energy is converted to kinetic energy as it swings down and back to potential energy as it swings up the other way.
How does grass lose its energy?
Grass is eaten by herbivores plant. Hence, it loses the energy.
In order to fall closer to the nucleus an electron must do what?
The respective electron has to lose energy.
Why doesn't the electron lose twice as much energy when it moves in two levels as it loses when it moves only one energy level?
The energy gaps between levels are not all the same.
When a solid changes to liquid will it gain or lose energy?
It looses energy to the surroundings. When bindings brakes, energy is released.
What energy does a swinging pendulum come from?
Whatever put the pendulum in motion in the first place, for example, the energy provided by your muscles.Whatever put the pendulum in motion in the first place, for example, the energy provided by your muscles.Whatever put the pendulum in motion in the first place, for example, the energy provided by your muscles.Whatever put the pendulum in motion in the first place, for example, the energy provided by your muscles.
Why does a pendulum eventually slow down and stop swinging?
A pendulum slows down and stops swinging due to air resistance and friction at the pivot point, which gradually sap its kinetic energy. This energy loss leads to a decrease in the pendulum's amplitude and eventually causes it to come to a halt.
Why will a pendulum stop if not pushed?
A pendulum will eventually stop swinging due to the presence of air resistance and friction in the pivot point, which gradually reduces its energy. Without any external force to overcome these resistive forces, the pendulum's motion will dissipate until it comes to rest.
When a pendulum stops swaying and its at rest has it loss energy?
Yes. Pendulum lose energy due to friction with the air.
How is energy transferred during a pendulum swing?
A swinging pendulum has potential energy at each end of it's travel (when it stops momentarily) This energy is converted to kinetic energy as it swings down and back to potential energy as it swings up the other way.
Why does a pendulum stop moving?
Friction in the air. The pendulum actually swings across small air particles and slows it down. That's why, if you have a bowling ball attached to a string and you hold it up to your face and let go, it will swing back at you - but it is impossible for it to gain enough momentum that you had initially to hit you in the face! Common physics :)
Why a simple pendulum will not swing continuously in air?
Because of the air resistance which causes the pendulum to gradually lose energy.
Investigate whether a simple pendulum will swing continuously in air.Explain your finding?
A simple pendulum will definitely not swing continuously in air. The pendulum would lose energy to its surroundings in overcoming air resistance.
When a pendulum swing stops its energy is changed into what?
A pendulum will lose energy in two ways: 1. by friction with the air, 2. by friction in its supporting bearing. Both these energy losses will produce heat.
What is ment by damped oscillation?
Damped oscillation refers to a type of repetitive motion in which the amplitude of the oscillations decreases over time due to an external force or frictional effects. This results in the oscillations gradually coming to a stop. Examples include a swinging pendulum gradually losing its height or a vibrating guitar string eventually settling down.
When thermal energy is added or removed particle motion changes?
When thermal energy is added, particles absorb the energy and their motion increases, leading to higher temperatures. Conversely, when thermal energy is removed, particles lose energy and their motion decreases, causing a decrease in temperature. This relationship between thermal energy and particle motion is described by the kinetic theory of matter.
Does cooling speed up the motion of the particles?
No, cooling actually slows down the motion of particles. When a substance is cooled, the particles lose kinetic energy, which leads to a decrease in their speed of motion.
