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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Why the simple pendulum does not oscillate in free falling lift?

Answer

The restoring force for the simple pendulum to oscillate is provided by the gravity.  In free falling lift, the effect value of gravity is zero. Therefore no restoring force acts on the bob and hence the pendulum does not oscillate. 

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