Multiple choice

What is the angle swept by the minute hand of a clock in 15 minutes?

  1. 80°

  2. 75°

  3. 60°

  4. 90°
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Explanation

The minute hand moves 360 degrees in 60 minutes. In 15 minutes, it moves (15/60) * 360 = 90 degrees.

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). Multiplying this speed by 15 minutes gives a total angle of 90 degrees.

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