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A simple pendulum is set into vibrations. The bob of the pendulum comes to rest after sometime due to

A

air friction

B

moment of inertia

C

weight of the bob

D

combination of all the above

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An oscillating pendulum bob comes to rest after sometime due to air friction.
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