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What is the angular velocity of a 6–foot pendulum that takes 3 seconds to complete an arc of 14.13 feet? Use 3.14 for π.

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The angular velocity is the linear speed divided by the radius.
ω = d/(t*r) = (14.13 ft)/((3 s)*(6 ft))
ω = 0.785 radians/second
There are 180/π degrees per radian, so the angular velocity can also be written as ...
ω = 45 degrees/second
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