Elapsed Time

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What is elapsed time?

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Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

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To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

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If you start an activity at 2:00 PM and finish at 4:30 PM, how long did the activity last?

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2 hours and 30 minutes.

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What does the short hand on a clock represent?

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The short hand tells us the hour.

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What does the long hand on a clock represent?

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The long hand tells us the minutes.

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If lunch is at 12:00 PM and you eat for 30 minutes, what time do you finish eating?

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12:30 PM.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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If a movie starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 5:15 PM, how long is the movie?

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2 hours and 15 minutes.

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What is a clock?

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A clock is a device used to measure and indicate time.

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If you wake up at 6:45 AM and go to bed at 9:30 PM, how many hours are you awake?

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14 hours and 45 minutes.