Angular Speed of Clock Minute Hand: Rad/s

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The angular speed of the tip of the minute hand on a clock is calculated using the formula for angular velocity, which is the change in angle (theta) over time. The minute hand completes a full rotation of 2π radians in 3600 seconds, resulting in an angular speed of approximately 0.001745 rad/s. The initial calculation was correct, but the user faced issues with rounding and significant figures, indicating the importance of precision in mathematical solutions.

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Homework Statement



What is the angular speed of the tip of the minute hand on a clock, in rad/s?


Homework Equations



I thought the equations needed would be angular velocity= change of theta/change in time.

The Attempt at a Solution



I worked on this one and am sure it has a simple answer. I know that it moves 2pi radians in 3600 seconds. I figured that to be .001745 rad every second. When I put that answer in, it tells me to check it because I may have rounded incorrectly or used the wrong number of sig figs. Did I at least start this problem correctly?
 
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Generally counter-clockwise is taken as positive and clokwise as negative direction
 
I tried it as negative but it still is telling me that is incorrect.
 

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