Question
Why does the motion of simple pendulum in due course stop while oscillating in air?
Solution
A simple pendulum oscillates in air, due to air friction.
The energy of the oscillator is dissipated into heat energy.
When whole of the energy of simple pendulum is dissipated, the simple pendulum stops oscillating.
The energy of the oscillator is dissipated into heat energy.
When whole of the energy of simple pendulum is dissipated, the simple pendulum stops oscillating.
