Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The angle between the minute and hour hands of a clock at 8:30 is
We know, in clock 1 rotation gives 360°
i.e. 60 minutes=360° and 12 hours=360°
So,1 minute=6° and 1 hour=30°
Now, For hour hand:
8 hours=8×30°=240° and for another 30 minute (which is half of hour) =30°÷2=15°
i.e. angle traced by hour hand is 240°+15°=255°
Now, For minute hand:
30 minute=30×6°=180°
i.e. angle traced by minute hand is 180°.
So, the angle between hour hand and minute hand=255°-180°
=75°