The minute hand of a watch is 5 cm long. How far does its tip move in 42 minutes?
Solution:
1 complete revolution $=$ 2π RAD
$\frac{42}{60}$ of 1 revolution
$= \frac {42}{60} {2 \pi}$ RAD = ${1.4}{\pi}$ RAD
We know that, l $=$ θ R
l $= {1.4}{\pi} \ 5 \text{cm} \\ \ =22 \ \text{cm} $