Solve the Problem $86 \%$ As Far as on the Previous Swing

question 103

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum bob swings through an arc 40 inches long on its first swing. Each swing thereafter, it swings only $86 \%$ as far as on the previous swing. What is the length of the arc after 11 swings? Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.

• A) \(7.61 \mathrm { in }\).
• B) \(344 \mathrm { in }\).
• C) \(8.85 \mathrm { in } .\)
• D) \(6.55 \mathrm { in } .\)

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