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The second hand of a clock is 10 inches long. Find the linear velocity of the tip of the second hand
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The second hand of a clock is 10 inches long. Find the linear velocity of the tip of the second hand

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Answer:

10 inches/hour

Explanation:

The tip moves clockwise in a circle of radius 10 inches. The linear velocity is v = rω, where r is the radius and ω the angular velocity.

This comes out to v = (10 inches)(1 revolution per hour) = 10 inches/hour

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