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Why are there 12 hours on a clock when there are 24 hours in a day?
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∙ 15y ago
Probably because people will get confused if they tried to use military time (which is based on the 24 hours clock. 2000 hrs is 8pm, 12+8=20).
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Does a 12-hour digital clock stand for 12 or 24 hours?
12 hours,
Why does the clock use twelve hours?
Since there are two periods of time, a.m. and p.m. , 24 hours (the time in a day) needs to be split in two. 24 split in two is obviously 12.That is why there is twelve hours on a clock.
What fraction is 12 hours in a day?
A day is 24 hours. To find what fraction of a day 12 hours is, place 12 over 24. It is 12/24 of a day or 1/2 of a day simplified.
Is a analog clock is a 12 hour clock or a 24 hour clock?
12 hour clock but could say the time in a 24 hour clock Analogue describes construction, not hours. It can be either.
What is the difference in the 12 hour clock and the 24 hour clock?
The difference between 12 hour clock and a 24 hour clock is that when you say 1:00am for a 12 hour clock you would say 0100 hours
Is there 12 hours in a day?
there are 24 hours in a day
What fraction of day is 10 hours?
there are 24 hours in a day so fraction is 10/24= 5/12
What time is midday on a 24 hour clock?
12:00 hours
Does twice a day mean 8 hours apart?
No,12 hours apart.2*12=24 there are 24 hours in one day.
When taking pills is a day 12 or 24 hours?
24 hours !
What is the duration of Day Night Day Night?
A day is 12 hoursA night is 12 hours
What would a pendulum clock read after 24 hours if it were on the moon if it started at 12 AM?
It would read 12 AM ... assuming that you used it to determine when 24 hours had passed.
