Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.5 Preview of Composite and Inverse Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.5 - Exercises and Problems - Page 103: 52

Answer

$f^{-1}(T)=\frac{g T^2}{4 \pi^2}$

Work Step by Step

Given $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$, we can solve of $l$ by first factoring both sides. $$ \begin{aligned} T^2 & =4 \pi^2 \frac{l}{g} \\ l & =\frac{g T^2}{4 \pi^2} \end{aligned} $$ Thus, $f^{-1}(T)=\frac{g T^2}{4 \pi^2}$. The is the length of the pendulum given that we know the period, $T$.
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