SOLUTION: The period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square root of its length. If a pendulum has a length of 6 feet and a period of 2 seconds, to what length should it
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Question 46352: The period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square root of its length. If a pendulum has a length of 6 feet and a period of 2 seconds, to what length should it be shortened to achieve a 1 second period?
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p = period
l = length
6 - 1.5 = 4.5 feet it should be shortened
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