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The narrator survives his ordeals in "The Pit and the Pendulum" by using his intelligence and resourcefulness to escape the various traps set for him. He also displays remarkable courage and perseverance in the face of extreme adversity. Ultimately, he is able to outwit his captors and free himself from his perilous situation.

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What did Foucault's pendulum provide in the 19th century?

Foucault's pendulum demonstrated the rotation of the Earth, providing experimental proof of the Earth's movement. By observing the changing direction of the pendulum's swing over time, scientists were able to confirm the Earth's rotation on its axis.


When a pendulum swings the size of the swing gradually reduces with time until the pendulum stops explain how this can be possible if energy is conserved?

Energy is conserved in an isolated system, meaning since energy cannot be created or destroyed, the amount of energy in the system is the same. The point is, what is the 'system' in a certain scenario. Even if the pendulum was in an isolated room, that doesn't mean the pendulum will swing forever, because energy is constsntly lost to the environment, due to the friction with the air. But while energy is lost from the pendulum, energy is gained by the surrounding air molecules (also isolated), and thus energy in the system is conserved. Eventually the pendulum's kinetic energy will be zero, having lost too much to be able to make it move.


In the pit and the pendulum how does the character die?

If he does die, it is because he has fallen into the pit. If he doesn't die, it is because french soldiers arrive just in time to save him. The story ends with the arrival of the soldiers, but doesn't tell if they were able to save him from his fall into the pit.


Could a human survive in absolute zero?

No, a human would not be able to survive in absolute zero conditions. Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature where molecular motion ceases, which would lead to rapid cell death and tissue damage in a human body.


Why do you hear sound produced by the humming bees while the sound of vibrations of pendulum is not heard?

Generally, no sound is heard when a "simple pendulum" oscillates because of what is happening. It's just moving through the air. In a clock the sound of the "ticking" is the sound of the escapement operating. The pendulum itself makes only "air noise" as it moves back and forth. The pendulum is so small and moves in such a limited way that even if the mechanism was not encased or otherwise screened, it is imporbable that it could be heard moving through the air. In the case of a Foucault pendulum, particularly one of the big ones found in a museum or other display, the weight (called a "bob") on the end of (usually) a cable is massive (to increase the effect of the display - plus, it makes it more "fun" to see a huge weight in motion), and it can be heard moving through the air by a determined listener (if conditions are favorable). Use the link to the article on the Foucault pendulum posted by our friends at Wikipedia.

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A simple pendulum vibrates but it does not produces sound.why?

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omniscient narrator


Which narrator would be able to tell a reader about what other characters think and do?

An omniscient narrator


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What did Foucault's pendulum provide in the 19th century?

Foucault's pendulum demonstrated the rotation of the Earth, providing experimental proof of the Earth's movement. By observing the changing direction of the pendulum's swing over time, scientists were able to confirm the Earth's rotation on its axis.


How does he manage to break free from his bonds in the story the pit and the pendulum?

In "The Pit and the Pendulum," the protagonist escapes his bonds by using the meat from his prison food to attract rats to chew through the ropes holding him. By cleverly taking advantage of the surrounding circumstances, he is able to free himself and avoid the swinging pendulum.


What must a plant do to survive on land?

it must have water and soil to be able to survive


Blind crayfish would not be able to survive outside?

The Blind Crayfish would not be able to survive outside because the sun will kill them


Does Katniss and Peeta Mellark survive the arena in Catching Fire?

Yes, they survive and are able to get out.


How can young survive in desert?

young is able to survive in desert because he live in a cage