Telling Time

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What is the standard format for telling time in hours and minutes?

Back

The standard format for telling time is HH:MM, where HH represents hours (00 to 23) and MM represents minutes (00 to 59).

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How many minutes are there in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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How many seconds are there in one minute?

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There are 60 seconds in one minute.

Front

What is the total number of hours in one day?

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There are 24 hours in one day.

Front

What does the term 'AM' signify in time telling?

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AM stands for 'Ante Meridiem', which means 'before midday' and refers to the time from midnight to noon.

Front

What does the term 'PM' signify in time telling?

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PM stands for 'Post Meridiem', which means 'after midday' and refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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

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To convert 24-hour time to 12-hour time, subtract 12 from the hour if it is greater than 12 and add 'PM'; if it is less than 12, it remains the same and add 'AM'.

Front

What is the time represented by the clock hands at 4:35?

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At 4:35, the hour hand is slightly past 4 and the minute hand is pointing at 7 (35 minutes).

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What is the difference between analog and digital clocks?

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Analog clocks display time with hands on a dial, while digital clocks show time in numerical format.

Front

How do you read the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand points to the number of minutes past the hour, with each number representing 5 minutes.