The minute hand of a clock is 7 inches long. how far does the tip of the minute hand move in 5 minutes? if necessary, round the

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4vir4ik [10]

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The minute hand of a clock is 7 inches long. how far does the tip of the minute hand move in 5 minutes? if necessary, round the

answer to two decimal places.

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Alina [70] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-21T23:45:57+03:00

Alina [70]3 years ago

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7/6π" (or 1.17π"). To find the circumference (therefore the distance the hand travels) you do 2rπ (radius is 7in), which is 14π, then divide it by 12 bc the hand is only moving five minutes (which is simplified to 7/6π). You can't simplify π.