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Word Problems : Finding the Period of a Pendulum

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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= PI^2 L. 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?

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