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The second hand on a watch has a length of 4.50 mm and makes one revolution in 60.00 s. What is the speed of the end of the second hand as i
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Answer:
Explanation:
The speed v can be obtained through the following relationships;
where
is its angular speed and
is the length which is also equivalent to the amplitude of motion.
Also;
where T is the period of motion which is the time it takes for the second hand to make one complete revolution.
Substituting equation (2) into equation (1), we obtain the following;
Given;
Taking
Answer:
4.71×10⁻⁴ m/s
Explanation:
From the question,
V = ωr……………. Equation 1
Where V = speed of the second hand, ω = angular velocity of the second hand, r = radius of the second hand of the clock
But,
ω = 2π/T………………………….. Equation 2
Where T = Period, π = constant
Substitute equation 2 into equation 1
V = 2πr/T………………….. Equation 3
Given: r = 4.5 mm = 0.0045 m, T = 60 s
Constant: π = 3.14
Substitute into equation 3
V = 2×3.14×0.0045/60
V = 4.71×10⁻⁴ m/s
Hence the speed of the second hand of the clock = 4.71×10⁻⁴ m/s