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What fraction of a clockwise revolution does the hour hand of a clock turn through, when it goes from(a) 3 to 9     (b) 4 to 7     (c) 7 to 10(d) 12 to 9   (e) 1 to 10   (f) 6 to 3

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To solve the problem of finding what fraction of a clockwise revolution the hour hand of a clock turns through for each specified time interval, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Clock:** A clock is divided into 12 hours, and a complete revolution is 360 degrees. Therefore, each hour represents: \[ \text{Degrees per hour} = \frac{360 \text{ degrees}}{12 \text{ hours}} = 30 \text{ degrees} ...
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