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

question 71

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) 114 in.
• C) 229 in.
• D) 133 in.

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