Solve the Problem $T$ , in Seconds Required for a Pendulum of Length

question 37

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The time, $T$ , in seconds required for a pendulum of length $\mathrm { L }$ feet to make one swing is given by $\mathrm { T } = 2 \pi \sqrt { \frac { \mathrm { L } } { 32 } }$ . How long is a pendulum (to the nearest hundredth of a foot) if it makes one swing in 2 seconds?

• A) \(10.19 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(6.48 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(3.56 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(3.24 \mathrm { ft }\)

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