The function L = 0.8T2 models the relationship between L, the length in feet of a pendulum, and T, the period in seconds of the

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The function L = 0.8T2 models the relationship between L, the length in feet of a pendulum, and T, the period in seconds of the

pendulum. Which value is closest to the period in seconds for a pendulum that is 30 ft long?
A) 5.4 s
B) 4.9 s
C) 6.8 s
D) 6.1 s
Please help A.S.A.P

Mathematics

1 answer:

gizmo_the_mogwai [7] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-20T02:49:50+03:00

gizmo_the_mogwai [7]4 years ago

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<span>L = (0.8) T^2

T^2 = L / 0.8

T = sqrt{ L / 0.8 }

T = sqrt{ 30 / 0.8 }

T = sqrt{ 37.5 }

T = 6.1 seconds

The correct answer is D) 6.1 seconds</span>