A child on a swing set swings back and forth.If the length of the supporting cables for the swing is 4.9 m,what is the period of oscillation?
A)4.4 s
B)4.8 s
C)5.3 s
D)5.7 s

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The period of a simple pendulum is given by the formula T = 2π√(L/g), where L is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²). Substituting L = 4.9 m, T ≈ 2π√(4.9/9.8) ≈ 4.4 s.

A Child on a Swing Set Swings Back and Forth