Question

A large chandelier is given a push and allowed to swing. It is hanging from a cable that is 2.8 meters long. The chandelier weighs 184 kg. How long does it take to complete one full swing (returning to its original position)?

Answer 1

3.4 s

Step-by-step explanation:

Period of a simple pendulum is:

T = 2π√(L/g)

T = 2π√(2.8 m / 9.8 m/s²)

T = 3.4 s