An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clo…

Question

An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?

1. A. 60°
2. B. 90°
3. C. 180° (Correct answer)
4. D. 360°

Correct Answer

Option C — 180°

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 180°.

Key Points

• From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. = 6 hours.
• The hour hand completes one full rotation (360°) in 12 hours.
• So in 6 hours, it rotates = (6/12) × 360° = 180°.
• The hour hand moves at 0.5° per minute or 30° per hour.