MCQ 11 Mark
The angle between the minute and hour hands of a clock at 8 : 30 is:
- A80°
- ✓75°
- C60°
- D105°
Answer
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75°
We know that the hour of a clock completes one rotation in 12 hours.
Angle traced by the hour hand in 12 hours = 360°
Now,
Angle traced by the hour hand in 8 hours 30 minutes, i.e.
We also know that the minute hand of a clock completes one rotation in 60 minutes.
Angle traced by the minute hade in 30 minutes $=\Big(\frac{360}{60}\times30^{\circ}\Big)=180^{\circ}$
Required angle between the two hands of the clock = 255° - 180° = 75°
Angle traced by the hour hand in 12 hours = 360°
Now,
Angle traced by the hour hand in 8 hours 30 minutes, i.e.
We also know that the minute hand of a clock completes one rotation in 60 minutes.
Angle traced by the minute hade in 30 minutes $=\Big(\frac{360}{60}\times30^{\circ}\Big)=180^{\circ}$
Required angle between the two hands of the clock = 255° - 180° = 75°