Question

When the hands of a clock show 5' O clock, the angle between them is

• A. \(72^\circ\)
• B. \(150^\circ\)
• C. \(100^\circ\)
• D. \(120^\circ\)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1
As we know in one hour, the hour hand makes\(\frac{360\degree}{12}=30\degree\)angle with minute hand
Step 2
At 5o'clock, the minute hand is on the 12 and the hour hand is on the 5
So The angle between two hands\(=5×30\degree=150\degree\)
Hence, At 5o'clock, the angle formed between the two hands of a clock is\(150\degree\)
The correct answer is (B):\(150^\circ\)