document.write( "Question 396334: The minute hand on a clock is 11 inches long. How far does its tip of the mintue hand move in 40 minutes? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #281167 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The minute hand on a clock is 11 inches long. How far does its tip of the minute hand move in 40 minutes? \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "40 minutes = 2/3(2pi) = (4/3)pi \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "arc = radius*angle in radians \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "arc = 11*(4/3)pi \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "arc = (44/3)pi inches \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "arc = 46.08... inches \n" ); document.write( "=========================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "=========== \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |