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My teacher for Physics hns proposed an extra credit bonus if anyone could answer this question dealing with a pendulm. Why does the pendulm move as if it had a mind of its own. Refering to the circular motion the pendulm starts making after a couple seconds. When the pendulm is released to go in a back and forth motion (a straight line) it starts off straight but then starts to make a circular motion, usually counter clockwise. What is the reason in lamens terms for it's circular path. Please!