Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Angles and Radian Measure - Exercise Set - Page 533: 88

Answer

120°, $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ radians

Work Step by Step

To calculate how many degrees the minute hand of a clock moves, multiply the fraction of the revolution by 360°. $\frac{1}{3}$ * 360° = 120° To calculate how many radians the minute hand of a clock moves, multiply the fraction of the revolution by 2$\pi$. $\frac{1}{3}$ * 2$\pi$ = $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ radians
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