When pushing a child on a swing, you must give them a push periodically to keep them moving. This seems to go against the law of

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When pushing a child on a swing, you must give them a push periodically to keep them moving. This seems to go against the law of

inertia and the conservation of energy.
When pushing a child on a swing, you must give them a push periodically to keep them moving. This seems to go against the law of inertia and the conservation of energy. Why does the child need a push periodically to keep moving.

A) Energy is lost over time slowing down the swing.
B) All objects will naturally come to rest over time.
C) A wind must have been blowing in the opposite direction.
D) Friction provides an outside force slowing the swing down.

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Alekssandra [29.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-08T03:13:42+03:00

Alekssandra [29.7K]3 years ago

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Answer: D) Friction provides an outside force slowing the swing down.

Explanation: Inertia states that an outside force is needed to change the motion of an object. Friction provides an outside force slowing the swing down.

nikdorinn [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-08T01:41:32+03:00

nikdorinn [45]3 years ago

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Answer:DFriction provides an outside force slowing the swing down.

Explanation: