Question

Does air resistance affect the period of a pendulum$?$

Answer 1

1. The air is carried along with the pendulum as it oscillates.
2. The air resistance slows down the acceleration and increases the oscillation time period.
3. The pendulum's velocity is reduced by the air resistance, and the pendulum eventually comes to a stop.
4. Therefore, air resistance will have an affect on the period of a pendulum.