Four seconds pass between the first and third flash of a strobe light. The rate at which the strobe flashes is constant. How many seconds will pass between the first and the twelfth flash of the same light?

Igor Chornous asked Apr 21, 2022

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Igor Chornous asked Apr 21, 2022

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Answer:

t = 22 s

Explanation:

If n is the number of strobe pulses

The first strobe pulse occurs at t = 0

t = 2(n - 1)

t = 2(12 - 1)

t = 2(11)

t = 22 s

Shmandor answered Apr 28, 2022

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