document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=312101>Question 312101</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The period T (time in seconds for one complete cycle) of a simple pendulum is related to the length L (in feet) of the pendulum by the formula 8T^2 = pie^2L. If a child is on a swing with a 10-foot chain, then how long does it take to complete one cycle of the swing? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Simply plug in the given length and solve for T:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8T^2 = pie^2L<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8T^2 = 3.14^2(10)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T^2 = 3.14^2(10/8)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T^2 = 12.3245<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T = 3.51 secs\r<BR>\n" );
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