Telling Time on a Clock

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What is the definition of a clock?

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

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What are the main components of an analog clock?

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The main components of an analog clock are the face, hour hand, minute hand, second hand, and numbers or markers.

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How many hours are on a standard clock face?

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A standard clock face has 12 hours.

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What is the difference between the hour hand and the minute hand?

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The hour hand indicates the hour, while the minute hand indicates the minutes past the hour.

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How do you read the time on an analog clock?

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To read the time, observe the position of the hour and minute hands and translate their positions into hours and minutes.

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What does it mean when the minute hand points at 12?

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When the minute hand points at 12, it indicates the start of a new hour.

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What is the significance of the 6 o'clock position on a clock?

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The 6 o'clock position indicates 30 minutes past the hour.

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How do you calculate the time elapsed between two clock times?

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To calculate the elapsed time, subtract the earlier time from the later time.

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What is the term for the time between 12:00 PM and 12:59 PM?

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This time is referred to as 'noon'.

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What is the term for the time between 12:00 AM and 12:59 AM?

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This time is referred to as 'midnight'.