11. Initially, a pendulum swings through an arc of 2 feet. On each successive swing, the length of the arc is 0.9 of the previous length .a) What is the length of the arc of the 10thswing? b) On which swing is the length of the arc first less than 1 foot? c) After 15 swings,what total length will the pendulum have swung?

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11. Initially, a pendulum swings through an arc of 2 feet. On each successive swing, the length of the arc is 0.9 of the previous length

.a) What is the length of the arc of the 10thswing?

b) On which swing is the length of the arc first less than 1 foot?

c) After 15 swings,what total length will the pendulum have swung?

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