A child is on a swing, gently swinging back and forth with a maximum angle of 5.0 ∘∘. A friend gives her a small push so that she now swings with a maximum angle of 7.0 ∘∘. By what factor does this increase her maximum speed?
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The maximum speed of a swing can be derived from the height difference when the swing reaches its maximum angle. The height can be calculated using the sine of the angle. Show more…
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