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In 12 hours, the hour hand makes 1 complete revolution, or 360o

Therefore the hour hand takes 12 hours ÷ 360 to move 1o.

1 hour = 60 minutes

⇒ 12 hours ÷ 360 = 12 x 60 minutes ÷ 360

= 2 minutes.

Thus the hour hand takes 2 minutes to move 1 degree.

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