SOLUTION: The minute hand of a clock is 6 inches long and moves from 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock. How far does the tip of the minute hand move? Express your answer round to two decimal places.

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Question 841593: The minute hand of a clock is 6 inches long and moves from 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock. How far does the tip of the
minute hand move? Express your answer round to two decimal places.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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In an hour, the tip of the hand would move
the entire circumference of the clock
+C+=+2%2Api%2Ar+
+C+=+2%2Api%2A6+ in
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From 3 to 5 o'clock is +2%2F12+ of the
distance around, so the tip of the hand moves
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+d+=+2%2Api+
+d+=+6.28+ in