Precalculus : Angular and Linear Velocity

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Precalculus

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Solve Linear Velocity Problems

A clock has a second hand measuring 12cm. What is the linear speed of the tip of the second hand?

Possible Answers:

None of these/

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Linear speed is equal to the arc length traversed divided by the time. We use s to denote arc length.

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