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The end of a 24-inch pendulum swings through an arc of 8 inches. What is the measure (in radians) of the angle through which it swings? use the formula s=rθ to find the correct step and answer.

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s = rθ

Where s = length of arc = 8 inches, r = radius =24 inches , θ = ?

8 = 24θ

θ = 8/24

θ = (1/3) radians or ≈ 0.333 radians
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