Pendulum Final Project (Gr.10) HELP

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Wider pendulum bobs experience increased air resistance, resulting in fewer swings per minute despite constant gravitational force. The drag force from the surrounding air opposes the pendulum's motion, leading to a decrease in swing frequency. For a deeper understanding of fluid friction, resources like HyperPhysics can provide valuable insights. Specifically, exploring fluid friction concepts in gases will clarify how air resistance affects pendulum dynamics. Understanding these principles is crucial for the final project on pendulum mechanics.
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Does this make any sense to anyone? please email me! jacileafsfan24@aol.com
"If the shape of the bob is wider, then there will be more air resistance so it will swing fewer times in a minute because the gravity is still the same, but the air resistance will force it to slow down."
Any help would be appreciated!
 
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Yes, it makes sense. The air surrounding the pendulum exerts a drag force on it that opposes its motion. For details check out the following site.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html

Use the bubble maps to take the following path:

Mechanics-->Fluids-->Fluid Friction

Then click on "Fluid friction concepts". You'll be interested in fluid friction in gases, since air is a gas.
 
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