A hexagonal nut has six equal sides. What is the smallest turn about its centre that makes it look unchanged?
A60 degrees
B120 degrees
C45 degrees
D30 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 60 degrees
The nut has six matching positions in 360 degrees, so the smallest turn is 360 divided by 6, which is 60.
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