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The angle between the hands of a clock when the time is 3 : 20 is
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- 6°
- 10°
- 20°
- 12°
- 6°
Correct Option: C
On the basis of given details in question ,
| 3 hours 20 minutes = 3 | hours | |
| 3 |
| 3 hours 20 minutes = | hours | |
| 3 |
Hour hand traces 360° in 12 hours.
| ∴ Angle traced in | hours = | × | = 100° | |||
| 3 | 12 | 3 |
Minute hand traces 360° in 60 minutes.
| ∴ Angle traced in 20 minutes = | × 20 = 120° | |
| 60 |
