When the minute hand travels a distance equal to the duration of 2 hours 20 minutes, what will be the angular distance traveled by it?

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  1. 720°
  2. 840°
  3. 480°
  4. 590°

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Option 2 : 840°
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Given:

Distance travelled = 2 hours 20 minutes

Formula used:

1 hour = 360°

1 minute = 6°

Solution:

2 hours = 2 x 360° = 720°

20 minutes = 20 x 6° = 120°

Total angular distance travelled = 720° + 120° = 840°

Hence, the correct option is 2.

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