SOLUTION: A pendulum 4 feet long travels 10 feet in one direction each swing. What is the angle measure of the swing, as measured in radians?
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Question 1042608: A pendulum 4 feet long travels 10 feet in one direction each swing. What is the angle measure of the swing, as measured in radians?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A pendulum 4 feet long travels 10 feet in one direction each swing. What is the angle measure of the swing, as measured in radians?
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Angle = arc/radius
= 10/4 = 2.5 radians
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It's not common for pendulums to swing such a large angle.
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