Solve the Problem $\frac { 1 } { 5 }$ The Distance of the Preceding Pass, How Far Will It

question 173

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum is released and swings until it stops. If it passes through an arc of 25 inches the first pass, and if on each successive pass it travels $\frac { 1 } { 5 }$ the distance of the preceding pass, how far will it travel before stopping?

• A) 6.25 in.
• B) 37.5 in.
• C) 56.25 in.
• D) 31.25 in.

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