The base for the pendulum of a clock has the shape of a hyperbola. (See figure.) 8 4 8 4

Chapter 10, Problem 53

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Art and Design   The base for the pendulum of a clock has the shape of a hyperbola. (See figure.)

(a) Write an equation of the cross section of the base.

(b) Each unit in the coordinate plane represents \(\frac{1}{2}\) foot. Find the width of the base 4 inches from the bottom.

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1/2

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