Question

The end of a minute hand on a clock is 5.5 inches from the center. How far will the minute hand travel over three days

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given :

Radius, r = Length of hour hand = 5.5 inches

A complete cycle is traveled in 24 hours ;

C = 2πr

C = 2 * π * 5.5 = 34.557519 inches

In 3 days : It will travel 3 full cycles

3 * C = 3 * 34.557519 inches

= 103.672557 inches