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Question 1054877: Hi..
on a clock the length of the hour hand is 3cm shorter than the minute hand. How much further does the minute hand travel compared to the hour hand in 12 hours if the hour hand is 5cm in length.
Im having problems understanding the textbook solution.
Thanks
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Hi..
on a clock the length of the hour hand is 3cm shorter than the minute hand. How much further does the minute hand travel
compared to the hour hand in 12 hours if the hour hand is 5cm in length.
I'm having problems understanding the textbook solution.
Thanks
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The hour hand travel 2%2Api%2A5 cm (one revolution).

The minute hand travel 12%2A2%2Api%2A%285%2B3%29 cm (12 revolutions).

Calculate both and take the difference.