Question

A trapeze artist swings in simple harmonic motion with a period of 3.2 s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s2 . Calculate the length of the cables supporting the trapeze. Answer in units of m.

Answer 1

The formula for the period P of a pendulum is

P = 2 pi sqrt(L/g)

Use it to calculate L.

Answer 2

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