Time to the 5 Minutes

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What is the definition of time in the context of clocks?

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Time is a measure of the duration of events and the intervals between them, typically represented in hours and minutes on a clock.

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How do you read an analog clock?

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To read an analog clock, observe the position of the hour hand and the minute hand. The hour hand indicates the current hour, while the minute hand shows the minutes past the hour.

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What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' refers to 15 minutes after the hour. For example, quarter past 3 is 3:15.

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What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

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'Quarter to' refers to 15 minutes before the next hour. For example, quarter to 4 is 3:45.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM (Ante Meridiem) refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM (Post Meridiem) refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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How do you convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time?

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To convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time, add 12 to the hour for PM times (except for 12 PM, which remains 12) and keep AM times the same (except for 12 AM, which becomes 00).

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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 that have passed within the current hour, moving around the clock face to represent each minute.

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How do you determine the time elapsed between two clock readings?

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To determine the time elapsed, subtract the earlier time from the later time, converting both to minutes if necessary.

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What is the meaning of 'half past' in time telling?

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'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour. For example, half past 2 is 2:30.

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What is the purpose of a digital clock?

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A digital clock displays time using digits, making it easier to read the exact time compared to an analog clock.