The hour hand of a clock makes one full revolution (360 degrees) in 12 hours. Therefore, each hour represents a fraction of this whole revolution. Specifically, each hour is equal to 1/12 of a full revolution.
Let’s break down each transition:
- From 3 to 9: This is 6 hours.
The fraction of a revolution is:
6 hours ÷ 12 hours = 1/2. - From 4 to 7: This is 3 hours.
The fraction of a revolution is:
3 hours ÷ 12 hours = 1/4. - From 7 to 10: This is also 3 hours.
The fraction of a revolution is:
3 hours ÷ 12 hours = 1/4. - From 12 to 9: This is 9 hours.
The fraction of a revolution is:
9 hours ÷ 12 hours = 3/4. - From 1 to 10: This is 9 hours.
The fraction of a revolution is:
9 hours ÷ 12 hours = 3/4. - From 6 to 3: This is 9 hours as well.
The fraction of a revolution is:
9 hours ÷ 12 hours = 3/4.
In summary:
3 to 9 = 1/2
4 to 7 = 1/4
7 to 10 = 1/4
12 to 9 = 3/4
1 to 10 = 3/4
6 to 3 = 3/4