A student is observing a pendulum swinging back and forth. Each time it swings, the pendulum bob reaches a lower maximum, and eventually it comes to rest and hangs straight down vertically. What happens to the total energy of the pendulum? Does this violate the law of conservation of energy? Explain your reasoning.

What factor contributed most to the beginning of the women’s rights movement in the united states during the mid 1800s? a dramatic increase in women’s participation in the workforce b a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions c the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements d the granting of voting rights to african american men