The Pendulum on a Grandfather Clock Swings from Side to Side

question 27

Multiple Choice

The pendulum on a grandfather clock swings from side to side once every second. If the length of the pendulum is 5 feet and the angle through which it swings is 22°, how far does the tip of the pendulum travel in 1 second? ​

• A)1.92 feet
• B)1.52 feet
• C)1.62 feet
• D)2.12 feet
• E)1.82 feet

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