A Child Sits on a Swing Supported by Ropes of Length

question 80

Multiple Choice

A child sits on a swing supported by ropes of length 3.0 m.With what frequency will she need to apply the driving force to maintain swinging?

• A)0.29 Hz
• B)0.48 Hz
• C)2.1 Hz
• D)3.5 Hz

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