How does the angular speed of the minute hand of a clock compare with that of the hour hand?

Correct answer D. It is 12 times greater

Explanation

The minute hand completes a revolution in 1 h and the hour hand in 12 h. Since ω = 2π/T, the minute hand turns 12 times faster.

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