Question

Find the ratio of angular velocity of minute hand and hour hand of a watch

Answer 1

Explanation:

The minute hand of a clock covers 360 deg in 60 min or 6 deg/min. The hour hand of a clock covers 30 deg in 60 min or 0.5 deg/min. The ratio of the angular speed of the minute to the hour hand = 6/0.5 = 12:1.

Answer 2

Answer:

The minute hand of a clock covers 360 deg in 60 min or 6 deg/min. The hour hand of a clock covers 30 deg in 60 min or 0.5 deg/min. The ratio of the angular speed of the minute to the hour hand = 6/0.5 = 12:1.