Time (Analog Clocks)

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What is an analog clock?

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An analog clock is a clock that shows time with hands that move around a dial. The short hand shows the hour, and the long hand shows the minutes.

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What does 'half past' mean?

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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 hour hand?

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The hour hand is the short hand on an analog clock that points to the current hour.

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What is the minute hand?

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The minute hand is the long hand on an analog clock that points to the current minute.

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How many minutes are in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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What does 'o'clock' mean?

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'O'clock' means exactly on the hour. For example, 3 o'clock means it is exactly 3:00.

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What time is it when the minute hand points to 12?

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When the minute hand points to 12, it is the start of a new hour.

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What does it mean when the minute hand points to 6?

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When the minute hand points to 6, it means it is 30 minutes past the hour.

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What is 1:00 on an analog clock?

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1:00 is when the hour hand points to 1 and the minute hand points to 12.

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What is 5:30 on an analog clock?

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5:30 is when the hour hand is halfway between 5 and 6, and the minute hand points to 6.