The angular velocity of the minute hand of a clock is
Correct answer: C. pi/3600
- A. pi/60 rad/s
- B. pi/24
- C. pi/3600
- D. pi/360
Explanation
The minute hand of a clock completes one revolution in 60 minutes, which is equivalent to 3600 seconds. The angular velocity (ω) is defined as the angle covered per unit time.
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