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True or False: A pendulum when started swinging, will swing for ever without stopping unless you stop it. Be sure to explain your answer.

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well, yes it will continue to swing but not forever. it will just a long time but eventually stop. the reason is because of the air resistance which will continue to damp the motion until the bob stops

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