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How Does a Pendulum Work?

When a pendulum swings, kinetic and potential energy constantly convert into each other. The total of both remains exactly the same. So, theoretically, the pendulum should never stop swinging. But how does it come to a stop? Authors: ZDF/Terra X plus/Bilderfest/ Tillman Graach/ Benjamin Herzberger/

The Polarimeter - How it works

This second video about the polarimeter is all about how it works. In particular, the polarization foils, polarization and analyzer are named, considered and described. Furthermore, it is discussed how the oscillation plane of linearly polarized light changes. Original: "Wolfgang Dukorn" Original: