The length of minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 15 minutes.
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The length of minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 15 minutes.

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Let minute hand be at A and after 15 minute it reaches B. From figure, Area of sector OAB = Hence, area swept by minute hand in 15 minutes = 154 cm².

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The length of minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 15 minutes.

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