Reading a clock

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

Back

The hour hand indicates the current hour of the day.

Front

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

Back

The minute hand indicates the current minute within the hour.

Front

How many minutes are represented by one full rotation of the minute hand?

Back

One full rotation of the minute hand represents 60 minutes.

Front

What does the long hand on a clock represent?

Back

The long hand on a clock is called the minute hand.

Front

What does the short hand on a clock represent?

Back

The short hand on a clock is called the hour hand.

Front

How do you read the time when the minute hand is on the 12?

Back

When the minute hand is on the 12, it indicates the start of a new hour.

Front

What is the relationship between the hour hand and the minute hand as time progresses?

Back

As time progresses, the minute hand moves continuously while the hour hand moves gradually to indicate the passing hours.

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What is the significance of the 6 on a clock face?

Back

The 6 on a clock face represents 30 minutes past the hour.

Front

How do you determine the time when the minute hand is on the 3?

Back

When the minute hand is on the 3, it indicates 15 minutes past the hour.

Front

What does it mean when the clock shows 12:00?

Back

12:00 indicates either noon or midnight, depending on the context.