JEE Main · 2024 · 08 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Kinematics

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A clock has long second hand and minute hand respectively. In 30 minutes duration the tip of second hand will travel x distance more than the tip of minute hand. The value of x in meter is nearly (Take ) :
  1. (A)139.4✓ Correct
  2. (B)140.5
  3. (C)220.0
  4. (D)118.9

Answer: (A)

Solution

In 30 min the minute hand turns half a circle: distance .
The second hand makes 30 full turns: distance .
Extra distance . Option (A).

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