Q. Find the angle traced by hour hand of a correct clock between 8 O' clock and 2O' clock.
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Correct Answer: (A)
180°
Explanation: Angle traced by hour hand per minute = (1/2)°
∴ Angle traced by hour hand in 1 h = 1°/2 × 60 = 30°
Time period between 8 O' clock to 2 O' clock = 6h
∴ angle traced by hour hand in 6h = 30° × 6 = 180°
Explanation by: Tina Singh
Angle traced by hour hand per minute = (1/2)°
∴ Angle traced by hour hand in 1 h = 1°/2 × 60 = 30°
Time period between 8 O' clock to 2 O' clock = 6h
∴ angle traced by hour hand in 6h = 30° × 6 = 180°
∴ Angle traced by hour hand in 1 h = 1°/2 × 60 = 30°
Time period between 8 O' clock to 2 O' clock = 6h
∴ angle traced by hour hand in 6h = 30° × 6 = 180°