Question: Analyze the motion of a simple swinging pendulum in terms of energy. (a) Ignoring friction, and (b) Taking friction into account. Explain why a grandfather

Analyze the motion of a simple swinging pendulum in terms of energy.
(a) Ignoring friction, and
(b) Taking friction into account. Explain why a grandfather clock has to be wound up.

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