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When a clock shows `4` o' clock how much angle do its minute and hour needles make?

A

`120^(@)`

B

`(pi)/(3)` rad

C

`(2pi)/(5)` rad

D

`160^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
From diagram angle `theta= 4xx 30^(@) = 120^(@)= (2pi)/(3)` rad
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