Angular Speed of Clock Minute Hand: Rad/s

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The discussion focuses on calculating the angular speed of a clock's minute hand in radians per second. The user correctly identifies that the minute hand moves 2π radians in 3600 seconds, leading to an initial calculation of approximately 0.001745 rad/s. However, they encounter issues with rounding and significant figures when checking their answer. The user also notes the convention of counter-clockwise as positive and clockwise as negative but is unsure about the correctness of their approach. Clarification on the calculation and proper handling of significant figures is needed to resolve the discrepancies.
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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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