stackyFACTSClassical mechanics throws a massive fit without gravity. On Earth, a pendulum relies completely on downward gravitational acceleration to restore its resting position after a swing. If you take one onto a space station, the lack of downward force means pushing the pendulum just causes it to perpetually spin in a complete, chaotic circle forever.
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