Hour
Definition of Hour

• Hour is a unit of time and is equivalent to of a day.

More about Hour

• The short hand in the Analog Clock is the Hour hand.
• 24 hours = 1 day
• 1 Hour = 60 minutes
• 1 Minute = 60 seconds

Examples of Hour

• The small hand is the hours hand and the big hand is the minute’s hand. The numbers on the clock show the hours.
• Ashley’s music class timing is 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. The amount of time Ashley spends in the music class is one hour.

Solved Example on Hour

Sheela goes for her piano lessons at 5:00 P.M. She comes back after one hour. Which among the following clocks shows the time when she returns?

Choices:
A. Clock 2
B. Clock 3
C. Clock 1
D. Clock 4
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: Sheela goes to her piano lessons at 5:00 P.M. [Present time.]
Step 2: She comes back after one hour.
Step 3: The time after one Hour = the present time + 1.
Step 4: = 5 + 1 [Substitute 5 for the present time.]
Step 5: = 6 [Add.]
Step 6: Sheela returns at 6:00 p.m.
Step 7: So, Clock 2 shows the time when Sheela returns.

Related Terms for Hour

• Analog Clock
• Day
• Minute
• Time

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