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The period T of a pendulum 2012-03-27
From Ashley:
The period T of a pendulum is given in terms of its length, l, by T=2pi sqrt(l/g) where g is the acceleration due to gravity(a constant)
a. find dT/dl
b. what is the sign of dT/dl
c. what does the sign of dT/dl tell you about the period of the pendulums?

Answered by Penny Nom.
Is 0.1234567891011.... periodic? 2010-02-23
From Adriana:
0.1234567891011.......Is this fraction periodic ?
Answered by Penny Nom.
y = sin(x) + 3 2009-11-10
From Kapilan:
When graphing trigonometric functions like SIN and COSINE does f(x)=x squared equal to SIN or COSINE

Also what is the range, domain, period and ampliltude for y=sin@ + 3

Answered by Harley Weston.
Time in a Swing 2009-02-22
From Barb:
I looked at the questions concerning a pendulum as I know I need to use this formula but I am stiil not able to figure this problem out. Can you help? If a child is on a swing with a 10 foot chain, then how long des it take to complete one cycle of the swing? I know I am suppose to use the formula 8T^2 = pi^2 L but I do not understand how to do this. Thanks
Answered by Janice Cotcher.
What is a group of three numbers within a larger number? 2008-12-16
From kim:
My daughter brought home a question for math homework. What is a group of three numbers within a larger number?
Answered by Robert Dawson and Harley Weston.
A periodic function 2008-11-26
From Ali:
A periodic function f(x) has a period of 9, if(2)=-3 and f(5)=13, determine the value of f(11)?

tks /rgrds

Ali

Answered by Penny Nom.
The number of hours of daylight 2008-06-03
From Marilyn:
Hi, could you please help me with this question? In a city (in the Northern Hemisphere) the minimum number of hours of daylight is 9.6 and the maximum number is 14.4. If the 80th day of the year (March 21) has 12 hours of daylight, determine a sine function which gives the number of hours of daylight for any given day of the year. (Jan 1 = 1, Jan 2 = 2, etc). Thank you!
Answered by Harley Weston.
The swaying of a building in the wind 2007-08-11
From San:
During a strong wind, a tall builing, such as the CN Tower, can sway back and forth as much as 100cm, with a period of 10 seconds. Please help me to determine the equation for this function, in the form y=asinkx
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
How many complete cycles does the piston make in 30minutes? 2007-08-11
From San:
A piston in a large factory engine moves up and down in a cylinder. The height, h centimetres, of the piston at t seconds is given by formula h=120sin(pi)t+200 How many complete cycles does the piston make in 30minutes?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Period of a sum of trig functions 2007-06-17
From Aakash:
the period of the function f(x)=cos3x+sin4x+tan4x
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
The period of a simple pendulum 2007-03-10
From Melissa:
The period of a simple pendulum of length L feet is given by: T=2pi(sqrt(L/g))seconds. It is assumed that g, the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, is 32 feet per second per second. If the pendulum is a clock that keeps good time when L=4 feet, how much time will the clock gain in 24 hours if the length of the pendulum is decreased to 3.97 feet? (Use differentials and evaluate the necessary derivative at L=4 feet.) Answer is in seconds. Melissa
Answered by Penny Nom.
The period of sin(x) + cos(x) 2005-07-21
From A student:
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF SIN(X)+COS(X)?
Answered by Penny Nom.
What is a group of three numbers called in a large number? 2002-01-15
From Laurie:
What is a group of three numbers called in a large number?

My son has this question on his 4th grade worksheet. I've taught middle school math for 7 years and nver heard of it.


Answered by Paul Betts.
Finite non-periodical numbers 2001-03-27
From Wouter:
Is there anyone who knows the official name for decimal finite non-periodical numbers such as 0.4 or 0.25 as opposite of numbers like 0.3333333... or 0.28571428571428...?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Period 1999-12-28
From Mahdawi:
I have attached a diagram of the graph, and I need to find out its period. I really don't understand how to do so, please help!
Answered by Harley Weston.
Graph of a sine function 1999-12-23
From Pierre:
Given;
amplitute:1
period: 540
Phase shift: 60 degree,right

I am ask to right the equation: sin 2/3 (value -60degree)

When I am asked to graph the equation, the period is mixing me up.
Answered by Harley Weston.

 
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