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Published on: August 11, 2026
The minute hand of a watch is 1.5 cm long. How far does its tip move in 40 minutes?
(Use 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In 60 minutes, the minute hand of a watch completes one revolution. Therefore, in 40 minutes, the minute hand turns through 
of a revolution.
Therefore, 
or 
radian.
Hence, the required distance travelled is given by
.
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