Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions - 6.1 Angles and Their Measure - 6.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 362: 91

Answer

$3\pi\approx9.42\ in$, $5\pi\approx15.71\ in$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. In 15 minutes, the hand will move $\theta_1=\frac{15}{60}(2\pi)=\frac{\pi}{2}$. With $r=6\ in$, we have the distance $s_1=r\theta_1=6(\frac{\pi}{2})=3\pi\approx9.42\ in$ Step 1. In 25 minutes, the hand will move $\theta_2=\frac{25}{60}(2\pi)=\frac{5\pi}{6}$. With $r=6\ in$, we have the distance $s_2=r\theta_2=6(\frac{5\pi}{6})=5\pi\approx15.71\ in$
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