Pendulum in vacuum vs with air resistance

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If a pendulum consisting of a string and a bob is allowed to swing in a vacuum vs in air, which has larger period?
 
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mfb said:
Is this a homework problem?

What do you think?
dont forget about friction at the pivot point.
 

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