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If an hour hand moves 1/60th of a degree each minute how many degerees will it move in one hour?
Clock degrees are a unit of measurement used to describe the position of the hour hand on a clock face. Each hour on a clock face represents 30 degrees, and each minute represents half a degree.
To calculate clock degrees, you can use the formula: Degrees = (hours * 30) + (minutes * 0.5). For example, if the time is 5:30, the calculation would be (5 * 30) + (30 * 0.5) = 165 degrees.
Clock degrees are used to better understand and visualize the passage of time. They can also be used in various mathematical calculations and conversions.
No, clock degrees cannot be negative as they represent a position on a circle and cannot go below 0 degrees.
Clock degrees can be used to estimate the time by looking at the position of the hour hand on a clock face. They can also be used in time management and scheduling, as well as in certain professions such as astronomy and navigation.