Question

How many times do the clock hands overlap in 12 hours?

• A. 10 times
• B. 11 times
• C. 12 times
• D. 13 times

Hint:

The hands of the clock overlap approximately every 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The hands of a clock overlap 11 times in 12 hours. This happens because the minute hand moves faster than the hour hand. In 12 hours, the hour hand completes one full circle (360 degrees), while the minute hand completes 12 full circles. Since the minute hand is faster, it catches up with the hour hand 11 times in 12 hours.