> In the OT spirit, and just for fun (and to waste away some time...),
> here's a little challenge that will exercise your mind.
>
> Pretend there is a "Grandfather" clock (standard clock face, no 
> second
> hand). ...


Looks almost fun, but I've not got the time to pursue at present - 
although shouldn't (yeah right) take very long.

Hand end positions are given by h.sin(hour x 30), h cos(hour x 30) and 
m sin(minute x 6), ...
Then ...

What say I stop there before I get too engrossed and ... :-)

Pulley needs a "swivel" as the rope will twist whenever minute hand 
tip passes the vertical line through the hour hand tip.

        Russell


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