Solve the Problem. -A Pendulum Bob Swings Through an Arc 80 Inches Long

question 62

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum bob swings through an arc 80 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 to two
Decimal places.

• A)17.70 inches
• B)15.23 inches
• C)13.09 inches
• D)688.00 inches

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