The Pendulum on a Grandfather Clock Swings from Side to Side

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Short Answer

The pendulum on a grandfather clock swings from side to side once every second. If the length of the pendulum is 4 feet and the angle through which it swings is 23°, how far does the tip of the pendulum travel in 1 second? If the answer needs rounding, round it to three significant digits. __________ feet

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