The seconds hand of a clock is 2.0 cm lo...

The seconds hand of a clock is 2.0 cm long. Displacement of the tip of the hand in 15 s is

A

2.0 cm

B

`2sqrt(2) cm`

C

1.0 cm

D

0.5 cm

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The correct Answer is:

B

Displacement of tip = AB

`therefore angle AOB = 90^(@)`
`AB = 2sqrt(2) cm`

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