Physics When a ball bounces, the heights of consecutive bounces form a geometric sequence. What are the heights of the 4th and 5th bounces?
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The heights of the first and third bounces are given in the picture. |
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Use the explicit formula to relate
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Solve for r. (r must be positive since the bounces are above the floor.) |
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To find
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Write the answer. | The heights are 34.3 cm and 24 cm. |