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Since our calendar year, as well as everything we do, is based on time, the 60 minute increment of time is not only convenient, but also necessary. It would be much more complicated, confusing, and time consuming to measure time in anything other than in hour (60 minutes). With there being 60 seconds to a minute, 60 minutes to an hour, 24 hours to a day, etc., this is what keeps the earth's 'time table' on track.
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Why is it convenient to to measure time using 60 minutes in an hour not 59 or 61 and 24 hours in a day not 23 or 25?
because there is only 25 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour
What is p minutes?
It depends on the context.p is a number that, at least for the moment, is unknown.p minutes may bea measure of time = p/60 hoursan angular measure = p/60 degrees
What is 79.62 minutes?
It could refer to 79.62/60 of an hour (as a measure of time) or 79.62/60 of a degree (angle).
How much time is .9 hours?
1 hour = 60 minutes. 90% (or 0.9) of 60 minutes = 54 minutes.
How many miles are in 60 minutes?
This question cannot be answered sensibly. A mile per hour is a measure of speed, while a minute is a measure of time. More information is required.
Why is it convenient to to measure time using 60 minutes in an hour not 59 or 61 and 24 hours in a day not 23 or 25?
because there is only 25 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour
How much time in minutes equals one degree of longitude?
The earth rotates one degree in every 4minutes of time.(One degree is equal to 60 minutes of angle measure.)
What is p minutes?
It depends on the context.p is a number that, at least for the moment, is unknown.p minutes may bea measure of time = p/60 hoursan angular measure = p/60 degrees
What is 79.62 minutes?
It could refer to 79.62/60 of an hour (as a measure of time) or 79.62/60 of a degree (angle).
How do you pronounce minute?
"Minutes" (a measure of time equal to 60 standard seconds) is pronounced "MIN-itz".
Does minutes of latitude measure time from the equator?
No, minutes of latitude measure distance north or south from the equator. Each degree of latitude is divided into 60 minutes, with one minute of latitude being approximately equal to one nautical mile.
Do days count as a measure of time?
It has to be considered a measure of time because you do not say how many hours there are in a year, month or fortnight, you say days and so must be considered a measure of time. The same stands for seconds, minutes and hours, because are hours any less a measure of time because they are 60 minutes? No. The same stands for days, they consist of 24 hours and so therefore count as a measure of time.
Why does an hour have 60 minutes and a minute has 60 seconds?
The division of hours into 60 minutes and minutes into 60 seconds can be traced back to ancient civilizations, particularly the Sumerians and Babylonians. They used a base-60 numbering system, likely because 60 has many divisors, making it a convenient choice for dividing time and angles. This system has persisted over time and remains in use today.
How much time is .9 hours?
1 hour = 60 minutes. 90% (or 0.9) of 60 minutes = 54 minutes.
How many miles are in 60 minutes?
This question cannot be answered sensibly. A mile per hour is a measure of speed, while a minute is a measure of time. More information is required.
Shana rented a movie with a running time of 135 minutes What is that time in hours and minutes?
60 minutes = 1 hour 135 minutes = (2 x 60) + 15 = 2 hours 15 minutes.
What is 60 minutes of time?
60 minutes is: 1/168 of a week 1/24 of a day 1 hour 60 minutes 3,600 seconds
