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From the given options, at what angle are the heads of a clock inclined at 10 minutes to 2 (Smaller angle)? |
115° 65° 120° 112° |
115° |
At 2 o'clock, Minute hand is at 0 degree Hour Hand is at (10×6) = 60 degrees Thus 10 minutes ago, Minute hand is at -(2×30) = -60 degrees (From Previous Position) So relative position of Minute hand (at 10 minutes to 2) and Hour hand (at 2) = 60-(-60) = 120 degrees Now position of Hour Hand 10 mins before 2 = -(10×0.5) = -5 degrees Now relative position of Minute hand and Hour hand (at 10 minutes to 2) = (120-5) = 115 degrees The correct answer is Option (1) → 115° |