Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 8 - Radical Functions - 8.4 Solving Radical Equations - 8.4 Exercises - Page 652: 13

Answer

$1.92$ seconds

Work Step by Step

Given \begin{equation} T(L)=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{32}}. \end{equation} We know that $L = 3$ feet. Substitute this into the formula to find the period of the pendulum. \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} T(3) & =2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3}{32}} \\ & \approx 2 \pi\cdot (0.3062) \\ & \approx1.924.\\ \end{aligned} \end{equation} The period of a pendulum with length of 3 feet is about $1.92$ seconds.
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