Question

How far does the tip of the minute hand move in 1 hour if its length is 14m is ………….. cms? 

A) 88 cm 

B) 80 cm 

C) 98 cm 

D) 78 cm

Answer 1

Correct option is A) 88 cm

Length of minute hand is r = 14 m

Angle made by minute hand in 1 hour is θ = 360° = 2 π
\(\therefore\) Distance covered by minute hand in 1 hour

 = rθ = 14 x 2π = 14 x 2 x 22/7 = 88 cm