SOLUTION: the second hand of a clock is five inches long. In three seconds it sweeps ten degrees. How far does the hand travel in three seconds?
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Question 740426: the second hand of a clock is five inches long. In three seconds it sweeps ten degrees. How far does the hand travel in three seconds?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the second hand of a clock is five inches long. In three seconds it sweeps ten degrees. How far does the hand travel in three seconds?
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arc length = 2*pi*r*(10/360) inches
1/36 of the circumference
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