Time

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What is the definition of time in physics?

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Time is a measure of the duration of events and the intervals between them, often considered as a continuous progression from the past, through the present, and into the future.

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What are the units of time commonly used?

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The most common units of time are seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How do you convert hours into minutes?

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To convert hours into minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the 12-hour clock system?

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The 12-hour clock system divides the 24-hour day into two periods: AM (from midnight to noon) and PM (from noon to midnight).

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What is the 24-hour clock system?

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The 24-hour clock system runs from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:59, eliminating the need for AM and PM.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.W.3.3C

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How do you read a clock showing 7:00?

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A clock showing 7:00 indicates that the hour hand is on 7 and the minute hand is on 12.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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What does it mean when a clock shows 5:30?

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When a clock shows 5:30, it means the hour hand is between 5 and 6, and the minute hand is on 6, indicating 30 minutes past 5.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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How do you calculate the time difference between two times?

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To calculate the time difference, subtract the earlier time from the later time, converting hours and minutes as necessary.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the significance of the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand indicates the number of minutes past the hour, moving around the clock face to complete a full rotation every hour.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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What is the significance of the hour hand on a clock?

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The hour hand indicates the current hour, moving slowly around the clock face to complete a full rotation every 12 hours.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1