Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A digital stop-clock is used to record time in minutes and seconds. When the stop-clock is started, its display shows 00:50 (that is, 00 minutes 50 seconds). It is then stopped when the display shows 02:10. What is the minimum possible time that could have passed between starting and stopping the stop-clock?

  • A1 minute 20 seconds
  • B2 minutes 00 seconds
  • C2 minutes 10 seconds
  • D3 minutes 00 seconds

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