The pendulum shown in the figure sweeps out an angle of 0 = 12.5° during its motion. How far does the pendulum bob (the ball at the end of the rope) travel in one complete cycle of motion if its length is r = 12.3 cm? distance: cm TOOLS x10

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**Pendulum Motion Exercise**

The pendulum shown in the figure sweeps out an angle of \(\theta = 12.5^\circ\) during its motion. How far does the pendulum bob (the ball at the end of the rope) travel in one complete cycle of motion if its length is \(r = 12.3 \, \text{cm}\)?

**Distance Calculation**

- **Graph Explanation**: The diagram depicts a pendulum with a rope of length \(r\) and a bob at the end. The pendulum swings at an angle \(\theta\). The angle is the measure between the vertical line and the pendulum rope at its extreme position.
  
- **Variables**:
  - \(\theta = 12.5^\circ\): Angle swept by the pendulum.
  - \(r = 12.3 \, \text{cm}\): Length of the pendulum.

To find the distance the pendulum bob travels in one complete cycle, calculate the arc length for each half of the cycle using:
\[ \text{Arc Length} = 2 \times r \times \theta \text{ (in radians)} \]

Convert \(\theta\) from degrees to radians:
\[ \theta \, (\text{radians}) = \theta \, (\text{degrees}) \times \frac{\pi}{180} \]

Then calculate the total swing distance by doubling the arc length. Enter your calculation in the box provided.

**Tools**

You may use the scientific tools provided for assistance in calculations (e.g., conversion, multiplication).

- **Distance Box**: Enter your calculated distance here in centimeters.

\[ \text{Distance}: \quad \_\_\_\_\_\_ \, \text{cm} \]

This exercise is a practical application of the properties of circles and angles, focusing on real-world motion and calculation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Pendulum Motion Exercise** The pendulum shown in the figure sweeps out an angle of \(\theta = 12.5^\circ\) during its motion. How far does the pendulum bob (the ball at the end of the rope) travel in one complete cycle of motion if its length is \(r = 12.3 \, \text{cm}\)? **Distance Calculation** - **Graph Explanation**: The diagram depicts a pendulum with a rope of length \(r\) and a bob at the end. The pendulum swings at an angle \(\theta\). The angle is the measure between the vertical line and the pendulum rope at its extreme position. - **Variables**: - \(\theta = 12.5^\circ\): Angle swept by the pendulum. - \(r = 12.3 \, \text{cm}\): Length of the pendulum. To find the distance the pendulum bob travels in one complete cycle, calculate the arc length for each half of the cycle using: \[ \text{Arc Length} = 2 \times r \times \theta \text{ (in radians)} \] Convert \(\theta\) from degrees to radians: \[ \theta \, (\text{radians}) = \theta \, (\text{degrees}) \times \frac{\pi}{180} \] Then calculate the total swing distance by doubling the arc length. Enter your calculation in the box provided. **Tools** You may use the scientific tools provided for assistance in calculations (e.g., conversion, multiplication). - **Distance Box**: Enter your calculated distance here in centimeters. \[ \text{Distance}: \quad \_\_\_\_\_\_ \, \text{cm} \] This exercise is a practical application of the properties of circles and angles, focusing on real-world motion and calculation.
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