What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at (2:50)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (145^\circ)
The hour hand is at (85^\circ) and the minute hand at (300^\circ), so the smaller angle is (145^\circ). In exams, subtract the larger difference from (360^\circ).
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
(145^\circ)
Why is this the correct answer?
The hour hand is at (85^\circ) and the minute hand at (300^\circ), so the smaller angle is (145^\circ). In exams, subtract the larger difference from (360^\circ).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Angles.