The minute hand of a clock is long.

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm10\,\text{cm} long. (i) Calculate its angular displacement when it moves from 3:12 p.m. to 3:49 p.m. (ii) Find the distance travelled by the tip of the minute hand during this interval, expressing your answer in centimetres correct to one decimal place.

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