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Clockwise

Definition Of Clockwise

The direction in which the hands of a clock move is called Clockwise direction.

More About Clockwise

The hands in a clock move from the top to the right, then down and then to the left, and back to the top.

Video Examples: Clockwise Rotations

Example of Clockwise

examples of Clockwise

The above diagram shows the clockwise direction.

 

Solved Example on Clockwise

Ques: Which figure will you get, when you rotate the figure A by 90° in clockwise direction?

example of Clockwise

Choices:

A.Figure 1
B.Figure 2
C.Figure 3
D.Figure 4
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Rotate figure A by 90° in clockwise direction.
example of Clockwise
Step 2: The resultant figure matches with figure-1.
Step 3: So, figure-1 is the correct choice.

Quick Summary

  • Clockwise is the direction that clock hands move.
  • Movement goes from top, to right, to bottom, to left.
  • Important for understanding rotations and angles.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use a physical clock or visual aids to demonstrate the clockwise direction. Have students practice rotating objects in a clockwise manner.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Understanding of directions (left, right, up, down)
  • Familiarity with analog clocks

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which direction is clockwise?

Q2: If you rotate a shape clockwise, which way does it turn?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the opposite of clockwise?
A: The opposite of clockwise is counterclockwise, which is the direction opposite to the way clock hands move.

Q: Why is it called clockwise?
A: It's called clockwise because it follows the way the hands on a traditional clock move.

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