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Uncover the forces of potential energy, kinetic energy, and friction behind a grandfather clock's pendulum
Changes in potential and kinetic energy as a pendulum swings.
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Explanation of the principle of the conservation of energy.
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anchor escapement of a clock
The anchor escapement, which was invented in the 17th century, allowed pendulum clocks...
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components of a weight-driven clock
Main components of a weight-driven clock with a pendulum.
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oscillation of a pendulum
Figure 4: Oscillation of a simple pendulum (see text).
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