Question

What fraction of a clockwise revolution does the hour hand of a clock turn through, when it goes
from
(a) 6 to 12

Answer 1

Answer:

Since 12 hours = 1 revolution

1 hour revolution =

$\frac{6}{12}$

revolution

When we go from 6 to 12

We move 6 hours

i.e 6/12

i.e 1/2 revolution

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

QUESTION:

What fraction of a clockwise revolution does the hour hand of a clock turn through, when it goes

from:

(a) 6 to 12

SOLUTION:

We know, 12 hours = 1 revolution

When we go from 6 to 12,

We move 6 hours.

That is,

$\frac{6}{12}revolution \\ = \frac{1}{2} revolution$