The minute hand of a wall clock is 7 cm long

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · IB Diploma Programme · Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches · Geometry and Trigonometry · Geometry and Trigonometry

Problem

The minute hand of a wall clock is 7 cm long. The clock shows 3:05 p.m. and later 3:25 p.m. (a) Determine the distance moved by the tip of the minute hand during this interval. (b) Find the area swept by the minute hand in this time. Give each answer correct to two decimal places.

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