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

question 174

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum swings through an arc 80 inches long on its first swing. Each swing thereafter, it swings only 70% 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)267 in.
• B)133 in.
• C)229 in.
• D)114 in.

---

Definitions:

Population Increase

A rise in the number of individuals within a species or area over a specific period of time.

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors such as predators, disease, and competition that limit the growth, distribution, or size of populations.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other resources available.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a defined area at a specific time, vital for understanding species survival and ecosystem balance.