SOLUTION: The period (the time required for one complete swing) of a simple pendulum varies directly as the square root of its legnth. If a pendulum 12 feet long has a period of 4 seconds, f
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Question 212787: The period (the time required for one complete swing) of a simple pendulum varies directly as the square root of its legnth. If a pendulum 12 feet long has a period of 4 seconds, find the period of a pendulum 3 feet long. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "The period (the time required for one complete swing) of a simple pendulum varies directly as the square root of its legnth"
___ P = k sqrt(L)
4 = k sqrt(12)
4 / sqrt(12) = k ___ 2 / sqrt(3) = k ___ 2 sqrt(3) / 3 = k
for a 3ft pendulum ___ P = k sqrt(3) = [2 sqrt(3) / 3] sqrt(3) = 2
