Multiple choice

How many minutes does the minute hand of the clock take to turn through 30 degrees?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20
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Explanation

The minute hand moves 360 degrees in 60 minutes. Therefore, it moves 360/60 = 6 degrees per minute. To move 30 degrees, it takes 30/6 = 5 minutes.

AI explanation

Using the minute hand speed formula, the minute hand moves at a rate of 6 degrees per minute (360 degrees divided by 60 minutes). To find the time it takes to sweep 30 degrees, divide 30 degrees by the speed of 6 degrees per minute to get 5 minutes.

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