Solve the Problem. -A Pendulum Swings Through an Arc 40 Inches Long on Inches

question 64

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum swings through an arc 40 inches long on its first swing. Each swing thereafter, it swings only 60% as far as on the previous swing. How far will it swing altogether before coming to A complete stop? If necessary, round to the nearest inch.

• A) 100 in.
• B) 133 in.
• C) 67 in.
• D) 50 in.

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