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What is the ratio of the angular velocity of the hour hand of a watch to the angular velocity of Earth's rotation about its axis?

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2:1
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4:1
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5:1
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3:1
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Solution

The correct option is A 2:1
Time taken by hour hand for one rotation is 12 hrs
So, ωH= 2π12 rad/hr........(i)
Time taken by Earth for one rotation is 24 hrs
So, ωE =2π24 rad/hr

Hence, required ratio is
ωHωE=2π122π24=2412=2:1

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